Four Municipalities in Higashishirakawa District, Fukushima (Tanagura, Yamatsuri, Hanawa, Samegawa) Introduce 'Obstetrics/Gynecology & Pediatrics Online'
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Kids Public Inc. has begun providing its 'Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics Online' service to residents of four towns and villages in the Higashishirakawa District of Fukushima Prefecture starting April 1, 2026. In an area suffering from a lack of specialized medical facilities, this initiative establishes an environment where families can consult specialists and midwives for free, 24/7 via smartphones, strengthening the local support system for child-rearing.
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- Q: What is the 'Obstetrics/Gynecology & Pediatrics Online' introduced in Higashishirakawa District?
- A: It is an online health and medical consultation service that allows residents to consult pediatricians, obstetricians/gynecologists, and midwives for free using a smartphone.
- Q: When can residents use the consultation service?
- A: Text messages are accepted 24/7. There are also LINE and video call options on weekday nights, and daytime midwife chats on weekdays.
- Q: Why was this service implemented in these municipalities?
- A: To support families by providing easy access to specialists, mitigating the lack of local medical facilities and the burden of long-distance travel.