With many areas in Japan experiencing a severe lack of pediatricians, local governments are increasingly relying on mobile apps that provide their residents with timely medical advice.Amid a rising trend of online medical consultation through video calls, the apps have proved popular among users seeking quick advice as well as among doctors who can make the most of their free time.One such app, called "Leber," was developed by Agree Inc., a startup based in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, in January 2018.Several municipalities in Ibaraki, which has the least number of pediatricians per 100,000…READ FULL ARTICLE
