| Type of Enterprise |
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"Hosting Trainees Dispatching Experts Participation in International Conferences" |
| Field |
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Health care |
| Local self-governing body |
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Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City |
| Cooperating governments |
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Russian Federation, Federative Republic of Brazil, the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Korea, etc. |
- Motivation for starting this program:
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This program aims to effectively utilize the medical treatments developed for atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and the results of studies and research regarding radiation damage for the medical treatment of those suffering from exposure to radiation in various regions around the world. Thus, Hiroshima's contributions to the world and international cooperation are promoted.
- Service outline and history:
- The Hiroshima International Council for Health Care of the Radiation-exposed (HICARE) was founded in April 1991. Since that time, its activities have focused on the following three services.
- Acceptance and training of physicians, temporary placement of specialists
HICARE accepts trainees from and temporarily places specialists in countries such as Russia and Belarus.
- Dissemination of medical developments
Lectures are held to disseminate new medical developments. Information is also published on HICARE's homepage.
- Surveys and studies
Various surveys and studies are performed to increase the effectiveness of activities.
- Period of cooperation:
- 1991 -
- Cooperation with other organizations:
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In addition to its member organizations, HICARE also cooperates with government bodies such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, and the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare.
- Member organizations:
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Hiroshima Prefecture, the City of Hiroshima, the Hiroshima Medical Association, the Hiroshima City Medical Association, the Hiroshima University School of Medicine, the Hiroshima University Medical Hospital, the Hiroshima University Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine, the Radiation Effects Research Foundation, the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Casualty Council, the Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital & Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital
- Expenses:
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¥17,429,371 (as of FY2003)
- Results and Future Prospects:
- Since the foundation of HICARE, we have independently accepted roughly 10 physicians and researchers every year for our complete training program using a curriculum based on the trainees' preferences and fields of expertise. In addition, we send physicians and other specialists to countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, and Republic of Kazakhstan, provide technical support, and contribute greatly to the improvement of medical technology.
In 1992, HICARE published a reference book regarding the health effects of atomic bombing entitled "Effects of A-bomb Radiation on the Human Body" in Japanese, English, and abridged versions. This book, a complete collection of all results from research conducted after the atomic bombing, continues to receive favorable reviews. In addition, an anniversary version including an update of HICARE activities in the 10 years since the foundation of the organization was published in March of 2001.
With the increasing importance of international cooperation in health care for those exposed to radiation, there are great expectations for HICARE. Through the development of even more complete activities, HICARE will continue to promote its services in order to respond to these needs.
- Department in charge:
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Health and Welfare Office for Atomic Bomb Victims and Persons with Poison Gas Disabilities
Atomic Bomb Survivors Relief Department
Social Affairs Bureau
The City of Hiroshima
Hiroshima Prefectural Government
Tel: 082-228-9901
Fax: 082-228-3277
WWW Homepage: http://www.hiroshima-cdas.or.jp/HICARE/
International Relations Division
International Peace Promotion Department
Citizens' Affairs Bureau
The City of Hiroshima
- Updated On:
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August 2004
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