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by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 12, 2023 0

2,336 People with Intellectual Disabilities’ Data in Miyazaki Linked to Wrong ‘My Number’ Information

The Miyazaki prefectural government in southwestern Japan said Wednesday that it has found 2,336 cases in which information on certificates issued to people with intellectual disabilities was linked to other people’s My Number personal identification numbers. Information such as the affected people’s degrees of disability and certificate numbers could be viewed on the Mynaportal online platform for My Number cardholders between October last year and Saturday.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 12, 2023 0

Disability Hospitals Japan

Flooded Hospital in Fukuoka Pref Working to Resume Operations

As the hospital became unable to provide dialysis and other medical care, patients were temporarily transferred to a nearby hospital.

With electricity and water supplies remaining unavailable as of Tuesday, Tanushimaru Central Hospital is operating medical equipment using an emergency power system. On Tuesday, all hospital staff and volunteers worked to remove the floodwater and mud.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 10, 2023 0

Care Disability Elderly Japan Welfare

Support for Young Carers Included in Draft Care Insurance Plan

The draft plan, which was presented on the day to a subcommittee of the Social Security Council, which advises the welfare minister, also includes support for people taking care of elderly family members with dementia.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 10, 2023 0

Disability Elderly Japan Nursing Care

27% of Japan nursing homes face bankruptcy due to price hikes: survey

Some 27 percent of nursing homes and related service facilities in Japan may go bankrupt or shut down operations in a few years if soaring prices and utility costs continue to put pressure on them, according to a survey by nursing care groups.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 10, 2023 1

Abuse Care Crime Disability Japan

Tokyo social welfare corporation confirms abuse, Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducts on-site inspection of the facility

An investigation by a third-party committee established by the city confirmed that the former vice president of the corporation had been physically and psychologically abusing several patients for about 10 years.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 8, 2023 0

Assassination of Shinzo Abe Disability Japan Mental Health

Abe shooter spends time reading, awaits unscheduled trial

In January 2023, after around six months of psychiatric evaluation by prosecutors, Yamagami was indicted for murder and violating the firearms control law.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 7, 2023 0

Alzheimer’s Disability Japan

U.S. formally approves Alzheimer’s drug developed by Japan’s Eisai

The antibody, administered intravenously every two weeks, is not a cure for the disease. An 18-month clinical trial involving about 1,800 patients showed that Alzheimer’s symptoms advanced 27 percent more slowly in those administered the medication than those who received a placebo, according to Eisai.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 6, 2023 0

Disability Japan Mental Health My Number

Tottori City Temporarily Suspends Linking Mental Disability Information to ‘My Number’

Tottori City has confirmed that the information in the mental disability certificate of another person was mistakenly linked to the My Number. The city announced that the system was temporarily suspended.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 4, 2023 0

Elderly Japan My Number

Japan to Allow Elderly to Get My Number Card without Password

From as early as November, elderly people will be able to choose not to set a password when making their My Number cards. The plan is part of the government’s efforts to promote the card.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 3, 2023 0

Disability Japan Media

Letter to the Editor of The Mainichi: Disability inclusion in Japan

People with disabilities continue to be neglected and marginalised, with fewer educational opportunities, poorer health outcomes, lower levels of employment, and higher rates of poverty. Discrimination is pervasive. It harms, hurts, and creates prejudices. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made the situation worse, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda calls for no one to be left behind. As the world reopens, things must fundamentally change.