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MHLW to Discuss Measures to Strengthen Governance among Blood Collection Operators through Amendment of Blood Law
A health ministry panel decided to add “measures to strengthen governance among blood collection business operators” as a theme for discussions in preparation for the amendment of the Blood Law. The decision was made at a meeting of the Pharmaceutical…
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