Princess Aiko attends World Congress of Laboratory Medicine

Princess Aiko attended the opening ceremony of the World Congress of Laboratory Medicine held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. The international event brings together clinical laboratory technicians from 40 countries and regions.

During her address, the Princess expressed her condolences to the victims of recent natural disasters, including Typhoon 25, the Kumamoto earthquake, and heavy rains in Chiba. She stated, “I sincerely hope that the recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas progress and that a daily life where people can live with peace of mind returns as soon as possible.”

She also extended her respect to those working tirelessly on medical and health support for disaster victims, as well as those engaged in recovery efforts. Following the ceremony, she viewed an exhibition detailing the activities of clinical laboratory technicians during disaster situations.