LEBER Inc. Launches 'LEBER' Medical Consultation Service for Households with Pregnant Women and Preschoolers in Omitama City, Ibaraki

LEBER Inc. (Headquarters: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture; CEO: Shunichiro Ito) launched the remote medical consultation service 'LEBER' in April 2026 for households with pregnant women or preschool children in Omitama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. In collaboration with Omitama City, this initiative aims to create an environment where parenting households and pregnant women can securely consult doctors at any time, addressing the city's challenge of limited medical access during nights and holidays.

Background and Purpose of Introduction In Omitama City, there are very few medical institutions capable of providing nighttime care, with only one or two pediatricians available. It is not uncommon for postpartum mothers to experience mental anxiety and contact public health nurses directly for advice, highlighting the need for an accessible medical consultation window. To respond to these community needs, the city decided to introduce 'LEBER', which allows residents to consult doctors 24/7. With the introduction of this service, eligible households can now consult doctors for free via smartphone, regardless of weekends, holidays, or late-night hours. Doctors provide total support, from judging whether a hospital visit is immediately necessary to advising on home care methods and over-the-counter medications.

Comments from Omitama City Official This is an attractive online consultation window where you can consult for free at any time, including holidays and nights, when you have concerning symptoms or sudden illness. With various medical departments available and the ability to register up to five family members, it is a strong ally that can handle consultations for a wide range of generations. In addition to consultations, it is also useful for finding nearby medical institutions and pharmacies, searching for recommended over-the-counter medications, and managing daily health. Please feel free to use it for even trivial matters to resolve the health concerns of yourself and your family.

Details of the 'LEBER' Introduction With this introduction, eligible households can now consult a doctor for free via smartphone at any time, including weekends, holidays, and late nights. Doctors provide comprehensive support, from determining if an immediate hospital visit is needed to guiding on home care and OTC drugs. Main features include: - 24/7 Doctor Consultations Consult doctors immediately about concerning symptoms, regardless of weekends, holidays, or late nights. - Support for Medical Visit Decisions Doctors carefully advise whether you should go to the hospital immediately or wait and see. - Guidance on Home Care and OTC Drugs Even if a hospital visit is not necessary, doctors suggest home care methods and OTC drugs suited to the symptoms. - Coverage of Wide Medical Departments Doctors from various departments, including internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology, are registered.

Expected Effects and Future Outlook Through 'LEBER', LEBER Inc. will contribute to establishing a regional healthcare environment where parenting households and pregnant women in Omitama City can feel secure during nights and holidays. We will continue to collaborate with municipalities to build sustainable healthcare infrastructure utilizing digital technology.

About Omitama City, Ibaraki Prefecture Located almost in the center of Ibaraki Prefecture, Omitama City is a nature-rich city where agriculture and industry coexist. Under the catchphrase 'The Smiles of Omitama's Children Come First', the city supports the healthy growth of children and strives to create a safe and secure town free of abuse and domestic violence. Establishing an environment where parenting households can live with peace of mind is positioned as a priority area of municipal administration. The city has set up a 'Children and Families Center' targeting pregnant women and children under 18 and their families, providing seamless support from public health nurses and midwives. Omitama City Website: https://www.city.omitama.lg.jp/

About the Remote Medical App 'LEBER' This is an app that allows users to consult doctors via smartphone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Currently, over 450 doctors are registered, enabling users to easily consult them through the app regarding sudden illnesses at night or on holidays, mental health, and more. As of March 2026, it is provided as a part of the medical infrastructure for residents in 45 municipalities nationwide. Furthermore, the online medical examination function of 'LEBER', launched in 2023, is implemented in cooperation with regional medical institutions, establishing a system to sustainably reduce the burden on holiday and nighttime emergency outpatients within the region. In addition to the general medical consultation app 'LEBER', 'LEBER for School' (available in 6 languages), which allows educational institutions to observe children's mental health, and 'LEBER for Business' (available in 6 languages), which allows companies to combine medical consultations and stress checks as welfare benefits, are also expanding nationwide.

About LEBER Inc. LEBER Inc. was founded in February 2017 with the purpose of providing remote medical services. We are "