Celebrating Women's Health and Gender Challenges at International Women’s Day 2025

On March 26, 2025, Mediphone Inc., a company dedicated to supporting health management in healthcare organizations and businesses, participated in the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 event organized by Asahi Group Holdings. The company’s CEO, Mayumi Sawada, addressed the audience with insights centered around the theme of "Accelerate Action," promoting a workplace culture where respect and individuality thrive among employees.

During the event, Sawada delivered a keynote speech and took part in a panel discussion focused on "Gender and Health Challenges." Her presentation emphasized the crucial need for creating inclusive organizations within the workplace. She shared her experiences as a business leader and her insights from the medical field, specifically addressing health issues that impact women, such as menstruation and menopause, along with their effects on workplace dynamics.

The panel that included Sawada engaged in discussions about the necessity of understanding women's unique health challenges, which transcends gender. Practical action plans rooted in personal experiences were shared by the panelists, followed by an active Q&A session. In another part of the venue, workshops simulating menstrual pain provided attendees with an immersive experience aimed at fostering better understanding and empathy regarding women's health issues.

Event Highlights

- Event Name: International Women’s Day 2025
- Date: March 26, 2025
- Programs: Distribution of promotional items, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops simulating menstrual pain
- Organizer: Asahi Group Holdings

Through its participation in this significant event, Mediphone aims to advance preventative medical practices and contribute to a society where diverse individuals can thrive based on their personal choices and leadership roles. Furthermore, the company plans to enhance its contributions within the realms of health and safety management, as well as diversity, by enriching its product capabilities and driving the industry forward.

About Mediphone Inc.

Mediphone Inc. provides remote medical interpreting services via phone and video through their platform, mediPhone. The company also conducts training and seminars for healthcare professionals to facilitate the acceptance of foreign patients within medical institutions. They aim to establish comprehensive support systems for hospitals in welcoming non-Japanese speaking patients.

The cornerstone of their services, the remote medical interpreting, is also making inroads into municipalities and healthcare organizations. In 2021, they launched a cloud-based health management system called mediment, leveraging their accrued knowledge and networks to support health management and preventative care initiatives.

Mediphone operates under the corporate philosophy of "contributing to the construction of new social systems through mutual support and collective growth of diverse individuals."

- Headquarters: 6-14-2 Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan
- Established: June 2018
- CEO: Mayumi Sawada
- Business Activities: Medical interpreting services, health management SaaS, and related services
- Website: Mediphone Corporate