Toyonaka City to Hold Awareness Campaign for Intractable Disease Day on May 23
To deepen public understanding of intractable diseases, Toyonaka City will hold an awareness campaign on May 23, Intractable Disease Day. The city will distribute informational materials at Hankyu Toyonaka Station and has released an awareness video, 'Let's All Think About Intractable Diseases,' featuring patient testimonials. With approximately 3,800 patients in the city facing challenges that are often not visible, this initiative aims to foster community understanding and create a more inclusive city.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 23:03
- 🔍 Collected: May 15, 2026 at 14:32
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 17, 2026 at 08:28 (41h 56m after Collected)
To deepen understanding of intractable diseases among more people, Toyonaka City will conduct a public awareness campaign at the plaza in front of Hankyu Toyonaka Station to coincide with Intractable Disease Day on May 23.
Additionally, the city has released an awareness video titled 'Let's All Think About Intractable Diseases,' where citizens with intractable diseases share their real-life experiences.
Approximately 3,800 patients with intractable diseases live in our city. However, because their conditions may not be outwardly visible and their symptoms and daily life challenges vary individually, it can be difficult to gain understanding from those around them. Through this awareness campaign, the city aims to expand opportunities for citizens to learn about intractable diseases and promote the development of a community where everyone can live with peace of mind.
Intractable Disease Day
To commemorate the enactment of the 'Act on Medical Care for Patients with Intractable Diseases' (Intractable Diseases Act) on May 23, 2014, the Japan Patient Association (JPA) registered May 23 as 'Intractable Disease Day' each year.
Outline of the Public Awareness Campaign and Video
1. Public Awareness at the Station
Date & Time: Saturday, May 23, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Plaza in front of Hankyu Toyonaka Station
Activities: Distribution of awareness wet wipes, etc.
2. Awareness Video 'Let's All Think About Intractable Diseases Ver.2'
Featuring:
- Izumi Nishimura (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
- Keita Matsumoto (Bickerstaff's Brainstem Encephalitis)
- Dr. Yosuke Ishii (Ulcerative Colitis), Director of Ouchi no Shinryojo & CEO of omniheal Inc.
Additionally, the city has released an awareness video titled 'Let's All Think About Intractable Diseases,' where citizens with intractable diseases share their real-life experiences.
Approximately 3,800 patients with intractable diseases live in our city. However, because their conditions may not be outwardly visible and their symptoms and daily life challenges vary individually, it can be difficult to gain understanding from those around them. Through this awareness campaign, the city aims to expand opportunities for citizens to learn about intractable diseases and promote the development of a community where everyone can live with peace of mind.
Intractable Disease Day
To commemorate the enactment of the 'Act on Medical Care for Patients with Intractable Diseases' (Intractable Diseases Act) on May 23, 2014, the Japan Patient Association (JPA) registered May 23 as 'Intractable Disease Day' each year.
Outline of the Public Awareness Campaign and Video
1. Public Awareness at the Station
Date & Time: Saturday, May 23, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Plaza in front of Hankyu Toyonaka Station
Activities: Distribution of awareness wet wipes, etc.
2. Awareness Video 'Let's All Think About Intractable Diseases Ver.2'
Featuring:
- Izumi Nishimura (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
- Keita Matsumoto (Bickerstaff's Brainstem Encephalitis)
- Dr. Yosuke Ishii (Ulcerative Colitis), Director of Ouchi no Shinryojo & CEO of omniheal Inc.