Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama launched a public health initiative on 23 July 2025 to provide 10,000 free gastric cancer screenings using Mirxes’ GASTROClear™ blood test to increase early detection rates across Japan.

• Programme Scope: The initiative provides 10,000 non-invasive screenings for Japanese citizens, particularly targeting senior populations and those with chronic health conditions.
• Strategic Partnership: Mirxes Japan has partnered with Nagawa Pharmaceutical to establish local manufacturing and distribution networks to support the long-term deployment of miRNA testing platforms.
• Clinical Objective: The project aims to improve national screening participation rates, which currently stand at 45.7% for men and 36.5% for women, by providing an alternative to traditional endoscopic methods.

This summary is based on a press release issued by Mirxes.