Further Expanding Health Screening Service Business in Mongolia
TOKYO, July 24, 2024 -- FUJIFILM Corporation announces the opening of a new “NURA” health screening center focusing on cancer screening in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on August 1. The new center will be the second NURA health screening center in Mongolia. It will be operated by Tavan Bogd Group, a Mongolian conglomerate. FUJIFILM DKH LLP, a Fujifilm subsidiary, which operates NURA in India, will provide support to the Tavan Bogd Group in conducting health screening with a focus on cancer and lifestyle diseases. Fujifilm will continue to expand its health screening service business in emerging countries by increasing the number of NURA centers.
In Mongolia, cancer and lifestyle diseases such as ischemic heart disease are leading causes of death*1. The number of patients dying or falling critically ill as a result of these diseases can be reduced through early disease detection followed by appropriate treatment and health guidance. However, health screening services in Mongolia are not as widely available as in Japan, which frequently makes it difficult to detect diseases in their early stages.
The first NURA center in Mongolia opened in Ulaanbaatar in September 2023. Fujifilm shares its expertise it has gained from operating NURA centers in India with the Tavan Bogd Group that has been working with Fujifilm in its photo imaging business since 1995. The Japanese-style high-quality health screening service has been well received by users, with more than 15,000 people already using the service.
In brief
FUJIFILM Corporation says a second NURA health screening center in Mongolia is scheduled to open in Ulaanbaatar on August 1. Tavan Bogd Group will operate the facility, while Fujifilm subsidiary FUJIFILM DKH LLP will support screening focused on cancer and lifestyle diseases. The company says the center will have four CT scanners and three mammography systems, and can serve up to 150 people daily—about twice the first center’s capacity. Fujifilm and Tavan Bogd plan to expand NURA centers in Mongolia and neighboring countries. The NURA network offers screening using Fujifilm medical equipment and an AI-based medical IT system. Fujifilm says more than 50,000 people have used the service across its centers.
Key takeaways
- A second NURA screening center in Mongolia is scheduled to open in Ulaanbaatar on August 1.
- Tavan Bogd Group will operate the center, with support from FUJIFILM DKH LLP.
- The facility is equipped with four CT scanners and three mammography systems.
- Its stated daily capacity is up to 150 people, approximately double that of the first center.
In order to make NURA health screening service accessible to more individuals, Fujifilm and the Tavan Bogd Group have made the decision to open a second NURA center. The new center is the largest NURA health screening center, equipped with 4 CT scans and 3 mammography systems. Compared to the first center, the second center can accommodate up to 150 people per day, approximately double the capacity. Fujifilm and the Tavan Bogd Group will expand the establishment of NURA centers in Mongolia as well as in neighboring countries.
About “NURA” health screening center
In 2021, Fujifilm opened its first NURA health screening center in Bengaluru, India and started its health screening service business in emerging countries. Since then, Fujifilm has expanded the number of NURA centers, and currently has four centers in India, one in Mongolia, and one in Vietnam. NURA is equipped with Fujifilm's medical devices including CT scan and mammography system, as well as medical IT system based on AI technology designed to support doctors conduct screening and tests for cancer and lifestyle diseases. The service has been well received by users, with more than 50,000 people already using the service, thanks to the convenience of being able to complete all checks and receive feedback on the results in just about 120 minutes. Another point that has been highly acclaimed is that users are able to hear the results from a doctor while viewing the actual diagnostic images.
Fujifilm will continue to provide high-quality services to an increasing number of people, thereby contributing to advancement of global health.
- *1 Source: “Global Health Estimates: Life expectancy and leading causes of death and disability” on WHO website.
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Questions around this news
What screening services and equipment will the new center offer?
The center will screen for cancer and lifestyle diseases. Its equipment includes four CT scanners and three mammography systems. It also uses medical IT based on AI technology to support doctors conducting screening and tests.
How does a CT scan help with health screening?
A CT scan uses X-rays taken from multiple angles to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. During screening, clinicians may use these images to examine internal structures and look for signs that need further assessment. The scan is one part of a medical evaluation; interpretation and follow-up depend on clinical judgment.
What is mammography used to screen for?
Mammography is an imaging examination that uses low-dose X-rays to produce images of breast tissue. It can help identify findings that may warrant further evaluation. Screening is intended for people without symptoms, while diagnostic mammography may be used to investigate a symptom or an earlier finding.
