Japan to hold blood donation promotion committee meeting on 16 November 2026
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the second blood donation promotion committee meeting of fiscal 2026 on 16 November, from 16:00 to 18:00, in Tokyo and online. The agenda includes a draft plan for promoting blood donation in fiscal 2027 and efforts by local governments and companies. The committee is an advisory group under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Council that looks at how to encourage people to give blood.
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What does it mean?
The government is meeting to discuss how to get more people to donate blood. Most people cannot attend, but reporters can watch, and the minutes will be posted online afterward.
Who is affected?
Journalists who want to observe the meeting, and people involved in blood donation campaigns.