An orange graph background with a diagram illustrating the transmission of HIV through blood as an advertisement for the International Conference on HIV and Blood Products in Kobe, Japan in 1996. Colour lithograph, 1996.

Kobe (6-9-1 Minatojima Nakamachi Chuo-ku, Kobe, #650 Japan) : International Conference Center, 1996.

1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 59.4 x 84 cm

International Conference on HIV & Blood Products in Kobe. 1996 ... Bears map and directions to International Conference Center in Kobe Includes schedule of events Translation of lettering: International Conference on HIV and Blood products. Why did the tainted blood scandal spread through the world? ... A large number of people were infected with HIV through blood products which contained the virus. In Japan, the facts are being brought to light through civil court cases, criminal investigations, and the collection of data from the national government. But the tainted blood scandal ocurred in many countries, Japan is not the only issue. The victims are expanding. We are now demanding that the investigation continues on a a worldwide scale ... We encourage you to participate. Includes details of General Conference Meetings on the Tainted Blood Scandal in Japan and worldwide on Nov 2nd and 3rd; also includes details of an Exhibition featuring 'Pieces created by victims of the tainted blood scandal and the AIDS memorial quilt', a pre-event concert '"Walking along the cherry-blossom lined streets, soon we will part ways" - EPO production, from The Red River' and a show from the group 'Cares' which supports haemophiliacs infected with HIV

Wellcome Collection 678569i

International Conference Center Kobe 1996 International Conference Centre Kobe Japan current contact details: Kobe.conf-exb@kcva.or.jp 02/09/2009 UkLW UK Transcription from the item