Organizational Health AI "CibyLink" Featured on NHK's "Close-up Gendai" - Special Feature "You Might Not Be Admitted to the Hospital!? The Looming Crisis of "Nurse Shortage""

CibyLink, an organizational health support AI for medical institutions provided by the CibyLink Project (Representative: Akira Shimoda, World Life Mapping Inc., Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture; hereinafter referred to as "Our Project"), was featured on NHK's "Close-up Gendai" on Monday, June 29, 2026, in a special feature titled "You Might Not Be Admitted to the Hospital!? The Looming Crisis of "Nurse Shortage"". The program showcased the utilization of Our Project's system in the nursing field at the JCHO Osaka Hospital, along with scenes of Representative Shimoda collaborating with the on-site staff.

About the Program: Nurse Shortage is Also a Problem for "Patients"

This broadcast episode focused on the reality of hospital bed reductions and difficulties in admitting patients or performing surgeries occurring nationwide due to nurse shortages. The program meticulously depicted this structure from three perspectives – the workplace, management, and the community – highlighting how the demanding work environment forces many nurses to leave or change jobs, how rising recruitment costs strain hospital finances, and how community healthcare itself is becoming unstable.

Our Project views this broadcast as containing insightful content not only for those working in medical institutions and involved in hospital management but also for everyone who receives medical care.

Missed episodes can be viewed on "NHK ON" until 7:57 PM today, Monday, July 6, 2026.

https://www.web.nhk.jp/tv/an/gendai/pl/series-tep-R7Y6NGLJ6G/ep/X82YVVN75Q

Featured Initiative: Visualizing and Improving Workplace Issues at JCHO Osaka Hospital

The program introduced a series of initiatives at the JCHO Osaka Hospital's nursing department, from conducting surveys on workplace issues to CibyLink's analysis and improvement proposals. It also broadcast scenes of Representative Shimoda discussing improvements with nursing managers on-site.

About CibyLink: "Protect, Predict, Utilize"

The name "CibyLink (CibyLink)" embodies three meanings: CYBER (information technology), SIBYL (a Latin word for predicting the future), and LINK (connecting people and support). It encapsulates the philosophy of anticipating signs through data, connecting to necessary support, and protecting each individual worker.

CibyLink is an organizational health support AI that starts with each individual working in a medical institution. It is designed not as a tool for managing employees but to ensure anonymity and build an environment where people can work stably.

・Predict: Clarify current issues that may lead to future mental health problems or involuntary turnover.

・Utilize: Assist in implementing organizational improvements with actionable measures.

Future Outlook

Our Project will continue to support the creation of workplace-centric organizations together with medical institutions, with the mission of eliminating mental health deterioration and involuntary turnover among healthcare professionals.

Company Profile

Project Name: CibyLink Project

Representative: Akira Shimoda

Company Name: World Life Mapping Inc.

Location: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Business Activities: Development and provision of organizational health support AI "CibyLink"

URL: https://www.cibylink-for-wellworking.com/

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

World Life Mapping Inc. CibyLink Project Public Relations

E-mail: [email protected]