Following Japan visit, UN expert stresses need for monitoring effects of nuclear radiation on people

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UN envoy: Japan should do more for nuclear victims

Asahi Shimbun - ‎1 hour ago‎

A United Nations rights investigator said Nov. 26 that Japan hasn't done enough to protect the health of residents and workers affected by the Fukushima nuclear accident. Anand Grover, U.N. special rapporteur on the right to health, said the government has ...

Japan should ask people about nuclear fears: UN

The News International -

TOKYO: Japan should do more to address fears over radiation in the area around Fukushima, a UN health expert said on Monday, urging it to consult those affected by nuclear pollution. Anand Grover, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health, told ...

Not good enough: UN says Japan is underestimating nuclear fallout risks

RT - ‎

A UN official charged with investigating Japan's handling of the health risks from the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 says the authorities are not doing enough to protect the population from effects of the accident. Anand Grover, a UN special rapporteur on ...

UN envoy: Japan should do more for nuke victims

Philadelphia Inquirer - ‎

TOKYO - A United Nations rights investigator has said Japan hasn't fully served the health needs of residents and workers affected by the nuclear crisis and address their concerns. Anand Grover, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health, said Monday that ...

WHO forecasts no significant increase in cancer patients in Fukushima

Asahi Shimbun - ‎Nov 25, 2012‎

Cases of cancer caused by radiation from the Fukushima nuclear accident will not increase significantly, although the risk facing infants near the plant has risen, a draft report by the World Health Organization said. The WHO's draft report, obtained by The ...

UN investigator says Japan needs to protect health of nuclear accident victims

The Japan Daily Press - ‎1

Japan hasn't fully addressed the health concerns of the workers and residents who were affected by the Fukushima nuclear meltdown of 2011, according to Anand Grover, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health. He made the statements after am 11-day ...