Mila-bo Launches Digital Questionnaire Service for Infant Health Checkups in Gifu, Japan

Mila-bo Introduces Digital Health Checkup Service in Yamagata City

In a significant development in maternal and child health services, Mila-bo, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has begun offering its innovative digital questionnaire service, 'mila-e Checkup', in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture. This new service is aimed specifically at streamlining infant health examinations for 3 to 4-month-old children.

Background of 'mila-e Checkup'

The introduction of 'mila-e Checkup' is a continuation of collaborative efforts between Mila-bo and Yamagata City to provide reliable parent support services that began in August 2022. During this time, Yamagata City adopted a maternal and child health handbook application, known as the Sakurakko Navi, which facilitated families in managing their health records effectively. The launch of 'mila-e Checkup', which is expected to roll out fully by May 2025, marks a major step forward in enhancing the efficiency of health checkups for infants. The scope of these health examinations is anticipated to expand in the near future.

Challenges with Traditional Methods

Historically, Yamagata City relied on paper questionnaires for health checkups, a process fraught with complications. Parents often faced challenges such as the tediousness of filling out forms and the potential for errors in their submissions, resulting in an inefficient system.

Solutions Offered by 'mila-e Checkup'

The adoption of the 'mila-e Checkup' service promises to overcome these hurdles. Parents can now fill out and submit their health questionnaires directly using their smartphones. This allows for a significant reduction in paperwork while facilitating immediate access to health records by the local municipality. The streamlined process is designed to alleviate common issues faced in traditional health assessments.

For parents and caregivers residing in Yamagata City, they can contact the city's child-rearing support division at 0581-22-6839 for more information regarding the health checks.

Overview of 'mila-e Checkup'

'mila-e Checkup' is a digital health questionnaire service tailored for infant health assessments. It fosters collaboration among municipalities, medical institutions, and parents, ensuring that both collective and individual checkups can be conducted seamlessly while maintaining comprehensive records over time.

Developed following rigorous testing under the Japanese Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Health, 'mila-e Checkup' utilizes technologies honed from previous projects, such as the Vaccination Record System and the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate App, making it a practical solution for modern health challenges.

For municipalities interested in implementing the 'mila-e Checkup', Mila-bo offers personalized consultations to discuss potential integration and benefits.

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Mila-bo Company Profile

Founded in December 2013, Mila-bo is at the forefront of developing digital transformation services in public health across Japan. The company’s vision, defined by the concept of 'creating a future that doesn't exist yet,' has led to substantial support for approximately 400 municipalities in enhancing their digital services in healthcare.

Mila-bo has also been proactive in forming partnerships to bolster its offerings in the parenting and child welfare space. In December 2022, it established a joint venture with Gakken, launching the child-rearing cloud service hugmo. Moreover, in February 2023, Mila-bo played a key role in founding the Children’s DX Promotion Association, with its CEO taking a significant advisory role.

With 'mila-e Checkup' paving the way for more streamlined health evaluations, Mila-bo further solidifies its commitment to improving child healthcare and supporting parents in their vital roles.