The government plans to introduce a bill that will give financial aid to people with asbestos-related mesothelioma and the next of kin of those who have died from the disease, sources said Monday.
In light of how widespread asbestos-linked diseases are, the government will give financial aid to most of the people who have mesothelioma, a type of cancer whose major cause is exposure to asbestos, and their families, even if the link between the disease and toxic fiber is not clear, the sources said.
The government is also considering lump-sum payments for ailing business owners.