
Minamata marks 70th anniversary of recognition of mercury-poisoning disease
A southwestern city on Friday marked the 70th anniversary of the official recognition of the Minamata mercury-poisoning disease, with many aging victims still seeking relief over one of…
A southwestern city on Friday marked the 70th anniversary of the official recognition of the Minamata mercury-poisoning disease, with many aging victims still seeking relief over one of…
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