Links Related to Drug-Induced Suffering
About Each Case of Drug-Induced Suffering
YAKUHIREN(Japanese National Liaison Council for Associations of Victims of Drug-Induced Suffering)
An organization consisting of 12 groups related to 10 cases of drug-induced suffering. Provides information on each case.
http://hkr.o.oo7.jp/yakugai/
Private Drug Surveillance Organization
YAKUGAI Ombudsperson ”Medwatcher Japan”
An NGO engaged in independent monitoring and advocacy to prevent drug-induced suffering.
https://www.yakugai.gr.jp/
Public Institutions
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare –「薬害を学ぼう」(“Let’s Learn about Drug-Induced Suffering”)
Educational materials and case studies distributed to junior high and high schools to promote understanding of drug-induced suffering.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_yakugaiwomanabou.html
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)
A public agency responsible for drug safety surveillance and relief services for health damage caused by pharmaceuticals.
https://www.pmda.go.jp/index.html