AI diagnosis tech to help Thailand, Brazil navigate doctor shortages

Japanese startups bring specialized expertise and services to emerging markets

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AI Medical Service is offering an endoscopy AI analysis system for aiding in stomach cancer diagnosis in Brazil. (AI Medical Service)

SHOKO KUGAI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese startups are launching AI-powered medical analysis services in emerging countries suffering from doctor shortages like Thailand and Brazil, aiming to make use of the knowledge gained at home to cultivate new markets.

Tokyo-based Lpixel is collaborating with the Japan External Trade Organization to introduce an artificial intelligence-based tuberculosis diagnosis support system in Thailand.

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