India, Jan. 31 -- What inspired the launch of NURA, and why is preventive screening so central to your vision?

NURA was born from a very simple but powerful idea-healthcare should be fair. In Japan, preventive health check-ups are part of everyday life. Early detection allows cancers to be treated when they are still manageable and helps prevent serious cardiac events before they occur. However, when I spoke to friends and colleagues from India and other countries, I realised that this basic protection was not universally available. Many people only visit hospitals once they feel unwell. That sense of inequality motivated me to take Japan's preventive screening culture to other parts of the world, starting with India.

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