Minoru Kamata, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Minoru Kamata

Japanese physician, writer

Date of Birth: 28-Jun-1948

Place of Birth: Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Profession: physician

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Minoru Kamata (?? ? Kamata Minoru, born June 28, 1948) is a Japanese physician, writer, and humanitarian.
Throughout his medical career he has been an advocate of patient-centered care, and he has also been actively involved in international medical and humanitarian aid.
As a founding member of the Japan Chernobyl Foundation, Kamata has been particularly active in promoting medical aid programs for victims of the Chernobyl disaster, and subsequently for victims of other international and domestic disasters and conflicts.
His book Gambaranai, which became a best seller in Japan in 2000, was dramatized for Japanese television.
Kamata has been the recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to medicine, publishing and broadcasting, as well as for his overseas aid work and peace efforts.