The Nagasaki Association for Hibakushas' Medical Care (NASHIM) was established in 1992 to help atomic bomb survivors living overseas and victims of radiation exposure accidents around the world.
To put Nagasaki's track record in survivor care and its research results on radiation injury to use for these people, it provides training for doctors and others from abroad and publishes and donates specialist books. Through medical care for hibakusha, it aims to contribute from Nagasaki to the world.
Its operation involves local government, medical and research institutions, including Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki City, the Nagasaki Medical Association, Nagasaki University, the Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Hospital and the Radiation Effects Research Foundation. Recent reports include receiving 10 doctors, nurses and others from South Korea and holding a joint seminar in Seoul with a local organization.
Key points
- Established in 1992 to help overseas atomic bomb survivors and victims of radiation accidents
- Supports human resource development through training for doctors from abroad and donated specialist books
- Cooperation among local government, medical and research institutions, including Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki City and Nagasaki University
Why this organization's work stands out
It stands out for trying to put the experience Nagasaki has built up over many years, in survivor care and radiation injury research, to use across borders. It focuses on developing the people who provide care through hosting and training.
Local government, medical institutions, universities and research bodies work as one, and the website offers information in Japanese, English and Korean, which is also a useful reference.
Editor's comment
Learning that Nagasaki's experience supports medical care around the world made me realize how broad international cooperation can be.
Details of its projects and the latest news are on the official website. Please take a look.