Go Ryuhei! - Global Young Green activist wins election in Japan

TOKYO, July 30 KYODO

Activist Kawada set to win seat in upper house. Ryuhei Kawada, an
activist known for his fight against the state and a pharmaceutical
comp...

Ryuhei Kawada, an activist known for launching a lawsuit against the
state and a pharmaceutical company over tainted blood products given to

hemophiliacs like himself, won a seat in the House of Councillors in
Sunday's election, final returns showed Monday.

Kawada, 31, was infected with HIV, which causes AIDS, through a blood
product approved by the health ministry and given to him during
treatment when he was a child.

''Many individuals took action,'' Kawada said after his victory was
projected. ''I would like to work on issues related to the Ministry of
Health, Labor and Welfare.''

Best wishes to Ryuhei and his whole campaign team.