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Strategic Partnership Announcement

On September 30, 2025, Doctors Inc., a company specializing in digital health services, and Nankodo Co., Ltd., a leading academic publisher in the medical field headquartered in Bunkyo, Tokyo, announced their strategic capital and business partnership. This collaboration is aimed at developing an AI medical knowledge platform that integrates the digital health solutions offered by Doctors Inc., particularly their online medical support platform, Doctors Station®, with the extensive medical knowledge resources provided by Nankodo.

As the burden on healthcare professionals, particularly physicians, continues to rise, there is an urgent need to radically improve operational processes related to diagnosis and treatment in healthcare settings. The alliance between Doctors Inc., which is at the forefront of digital health service innovation, and Nankodo, known for its longstanding commitment to supporting medical professionals through various publications, seeks to tackle this dilemma.

With the objective of building a cutting-edge AI medical knowledge platform, the two companies will harness generative AI technology to merge the Doctors Station® platform with Nankodo's medical knowledge. This new platform aims to cater specifically to the everyday needs of healthcare professionals, making it simpler and faster for them to access reliable, clinically useful information. By providing an enhanced environment for healthcare providers, this initiative is expected to improve both the processes of diagnosis and treatment, thereby elevating the overall quality of medical care and boosting productivity within healthcare institutions.

In the future, the partners also aim to expand their AI medical knowledge platform to serve patients and general users, reflecting their commitment to leveraging the latest technological advancements in the medical field. Together, Doctors Inc. and Nankodo intend to build a robust AI infrastructure that supports various healthcare operations throughout Japan.

About Nankodo

Nankodo Co., Ltd. has specialized in publishing and distributing materials related to medicine, pharmacy, and nursing for over 140 years. Founded in 1934, the company has supported knowledge enhancement among healthcare professionals and researchers through the publication of medical textbooks and academic journals. In recent years, Nankodo has diversified its services to include digital solutions such as AI-powered web services and electronic medical record integration, continuously adapting to the changing landscape of medical knowledge. The company aims to empower healthcare decision-making and contribute to public health.

About "Today's Therapeutic Drugs"

"Today's Therapeutic Drugs" is a best-selling medical reference book that compiles essential drug information along with comprehensive explanations of diseases and treatments. Since its inaugural publication in 1977, it has been updated annually and is available in various formats including apps and web-based platforms.

About Doctors Inc.

Doctors Inc. provides digital health services that are rooted in the perspectives of healthcare professionals. The company has positioned itself to lead the digital health era by offering online medical teams, healthcare DX platforms, and operational supports tailored for the medical community.

About Doctors Station®

Doctors Station® OEM

Doctors Station® OEM serves as a cloud-based online medical platform designed for building health services that comply with medical security and compliance standards, facilitating secure, rapid deployment of healthcare service solutions.

Doctors Station® DX

Doctors Station® DX is a larger-scale platform capable of accommodating extensive healthcare operations while allowing significant customization at the backend for diverse service offerings.

Contact Information for the Press

For inquiries regarding this announcement, please contact Kanji Ono at Nankodo Co., Ltd. Sales Department. Phone: 03-3811-7331 Email: [email protected]

This strategic alliance represents a merging of traditional publishing excellence with cutting-edge digital health technology, aiming to revolutionize how medical knowledge and digital health services intersect in today's healthcare landscape.