Rontgen with artificial intelligence (AI), supports tuberculosis early detection in remote areas



Did you know that Fujifilm is a leading comprehensive healthcare company?

FUJIFILM Indonesia is showing its seriousness to contribute in providing better “Life Solutions”, after more than a decade engaging in Indonesian market. This aligns with "NEVER STOP" campaign which is the embodiment of Fujifilm’s successful transformation from photographic film manufacturer to a company that contributes to resolving social challenges through innovation in diversified business segments of healthcare solutions, material solutions, document solutions and imaging solutions. The healthcare solution is the biggest segment in the total sales.

Digital radiography system
Revolution in diagnosis with the World’s First digital radiography system FCR* (1983)
Medical Systems is the largest business in healthcare solutions which includes X-Ray, CT, MRI, PACS, endoscopy, ultrasound, etc. For Indonesia, this can become a “new surprise”, even though Fujifilm has a long history of involvement in healthcare and is a pioneer in digital diagnostic imaging: from the launch of X-ray film in 1936 to the commercialization of the world's first digital X-ray image in 1983 and the development of medical informatics. Fujifilm is focusing now on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support doctors' image diagnoses. It has already deployed products and services with AI technology into more than 50 countries around the world. Today, Fujifilm has cemented its position to provide innovative solutions in comprehensive healthcare for Indonesian society.

Fujifilm’s activities rooted in Indonesia

FUJIFILM Indonesia Medical Team
President Director of PT FUJIFILM Indonesia Masato Yamamoto (second from the left) with FUJIFILM Indonesia Medical Team
President Director of FUJIFILM Indonesia Masato Yamamoto stated “Health is one of the most important topics at the forefront of people’s minds. As a diversified, innovative, and locally rooted company, Fujifilm is working to contribute to increase access to medical screening services for everyone in Indonesia, notably Indonesia as the largest archipelago state in the world with its citizens spread out in various region. Aligned with the company’s “NEVER STOP” attitude, FUJIFILM Indonesia will consistently put efforts to create and innovate for a healthier Indonesia by bringing together its proprietary technologies, products, and services across the nation.”

Empowering Young Radiographer

Besides that, Fujifilm believes it can also contribute to further advancement of medical care, shedding light to the importance of prevention, earlier detection, and earlier treatment of disease. In Indonesia, various programs and activities has been established and continued by Fujifilm. Aside from providing innovative products, FUJIFILM Indonesia also contributes to education in the healthcare industry and exchange of ideas with local experts. One of the most important milestones was the inauguration of the first Fujifilm Radiology Learning Center in Indonesia on March 31, 2021 at the Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health (Poltekkes) Jakarta II, which is a health education institution under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.

“This is a testament to FUJIFILM Indonesia’s seriousness to empower young radiographer in Indonesia by providing them with the insights and experience through our solution. We hope to continue this collaboration as we believe that with our technology and innovation we can work hand in hand with extraordinary health experts in this country and share the goal of improving optimal health services for the people of Indonesia” as explained by General Manager of Medical division of FUJIFILM Indonesia Jatmiko Dwiwantoro.

Sharing knowledge
FUJIFILM Indonesia direct involvement through sharing knowledge with local health experts

Fujifilm changes the world of diagnosis

(Fujifilm’s portable AI-powered digital X-ray system designed to improve diagnosis)

Rontgen devices
2 rontgen devices powered with artificial intelligence (AI) technology support early detection for TB in Indonesia
Fujifilm’s innovations to increase healthcare quality in Indonesian society, among them is introducing at least 2 Rontgen or X-ray device that could be a solution on screening Tuberculosis or TB. Based on WHO data, there are eight countries account for two thirds of the total new TB cases, with India being the highest, followed by China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and South Africa. Most TB patients didn’t receive adequate treatment due to delayed detection, thus too late to treat and cause transmission to death. In Indonesia alone, according to WHO Global Report 2020, 38,000 people die that year due to TB; and TB has become the state’s budget of IDR 92 trillion. Delayed detection is said to be caused by minimal access to X-ray machines; and not everyone can visit hospitals or health facilities due to economical, geographical factors or urgent condition such as natural disaster and the pandemic like today.
Indonesian can experience the benefit of the portable X-ray device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology from Fujifilm, starting from its debut installation at Indonesian University Hospital – Depo, West Java on 18 March 2022. This Rontgen device is a compact solution with low-dose of radiation powered with artificial intelligence (AI) that can assist doctors in diagnosis. Another value of this device is that it obtained a recommendation from WHO’s STOP TB Partnership, is portable and can be taken anywhere, making it an extremely important solution for TB diagnosis in rural areas. The benefit of medical products innovation contributed by FUJIFILM has been experienced by various partnered companies across the country. The following are comments from partners;
Artificial intelligence
Heatmap through artificial intelligence (AI) technology
“Not only becoming patients’ digital image storage system, the technological development in radiology like enables to perform better diagnosis and measurements along with 3D visualization. Currently, Synapse PACS from Fujifilm that has been implemented at the National Neurology Center Hospital (RS PON) is very useful in increasing productivity, workflow, efficiency, and ability to diagnose patients, thus improving our service to patients. This aligns with RS PON’s goal in giving the best service for patients,” explained by dr. Melita Sp.Rad(K), Radiologist of National Neurology Center Hospital (Rumah Sakit Pusat Otak Nasional or RS PON), Jakarta.
“We are quite proud becoming a health facility with an adequate mammogram technology at present in Indonesia and becoming the first place to operate this product from Fujifilm, hopefully it will become a trendsetter in breast cancer screening in Indonesia.” Said dr. Sahar Bawazeer Sp.B, General and Breast Surgeon, Women Health Care Clinic, MedicElle, Surabaya.

FUJIFILM Indonesia will work to further enhance the quality of life with wide-range of innovative technologies and expertise to contribute to all areas of human health from prevention through diagnosis and treatment as a comprehensive healthcare company. For example, prevention by supporting the manufacture of vaccines and diagnosis through point-of-care imaging equipment that plays a critical role for COVID-19 patients recovery with accuracy.

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PT FUJIFILM Indonesia

PT FUJIFILM Indonesia is a wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, Japan and was officially established in 2011. In addition to the head office in Jakarta, PT FUJIFILM Indonesia also has branch offices in Surabaya and Yogyakarta. At present, PT FUJIFILM Indonesia has eight business units consisting of the Electronic Imaging division (cameras and lenses), the Photo Imaging division (photographic equipments, color paper and Instax), Graphic Systems division (digital printing and offset machines), Medical division (medical devices), Industrial Products division, Recording Media division, Optical Device division and Life Science division (ASTALIFT skin care).