The second case of organ donation from a brain-dead donor was scheduled in May 1999, and this case will be reviewed in the same way as the previous case. In order to promote organ transplantation in Japan, it is essential to propagate correct knowledge of brain-death and organ transplantation, and to enlighten people first. According to the Organ Transplantation Law, the donor's written intention is required to perform brain-death diagnosis and removal of organs. In addition, comprehensive measures will be in place to develop and improve the system supported by organ procurement facilities, transplant facilities, Japan Organ Transplant Network, etc. for promoting medical transplantation that people can feel safe and reliable. Since initiating measures against intractable diseases, a quarter of century has passed.
Actual situations vary greatly between diseases and individual patients.
Considering these changes, a decision was made to thoroughly review the current measures to combat intractable diseases during fiscal 1998 with the viewpoint of improving the measures for patients in serious conditions, and to revise the measures to focus on patients in serious conditions. Based on these principles, in fiscal 1999 we will promote comprehensive measures to combat intractable diseases with focus on patients in serious conditions. Provision Program, etc.