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A key pillar of Astellas’ Access to Health strategy focuses on supporting and collaborating with external partners to remove barriers to healthcare and strengthen health systems. Providing patients with access to healthcare encompasses many factors, including improving health literacy, preventive care, screenings, treatments and therapies. Astellas’ Access to Health support focuses on underserved populations in global locations where our company has a presence through action-based programs.
At Astellas, we are dedicated to improving healthcare and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, their caregivers and local communities. We collaborate with charitable organizations to address health inequities and build healthier, more resilient communities as part of our Diagnosis and Linkage to Quality Care pillar in our commitment to improve Access to Health.
This core pillar of our Access to Health strategy is focused on removing barriers to healthcare and strengthening health systems worldwide. We believe that Access to Healthcare goes beyond simply providing treatments—it encompasses improving health literacy, preventive care, screenings and therapies, all of which contribute to better health outcomes.
Access to Health initiatives at Astellas specifically target underserved populations in regions where Astellas operates, through impactful, action-driven programs.
To date, Astellas has proudly supported more than 70 projects aligned with our sustainability goals, reaching millions of people across the globe. Examples include:
Please note: Astellas does not accept unsolicited proposals or requests for funding.
Astellas Pharma is working to address Access to Health (ATH) issues in various countries, including collaborating with external partners to help strengthen health systems and improve healthcare literacy.
In Brazil, gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of death, and early treatment intervention through improved medical literacy is an issue in accessing medical care. Brazil is a large country where growing disparity in medical care between urban and rural areas has become a significant social issue. Improving health literacy and reducing regional disparities are essential for improving access to medical care in Brazil.
To help address these access challenges, Astellas has collaborated with Pixit, a local Brazilian tech company, to develop the virtual "Astellas Healthcare E-city" platform. The E-city launched in 2023 with educational content on the early diagnosis and prevention of gastric cancer in partnership with local medical specialists. Anyone in Brazil with an internet connection can access the platform and educational resources to help contribute to greater equity for Brazilians by improving medical literacy across regions and in rural and urban locations. It also facilitates connections and builds community among those living with gastric cancer. Increased user knowledge, communication and connections between users could lead to earlier diagnosis, potentially contributing to reduced healthcare expenditures and better health outcomes.
In 2024, the second content was launched to increase access to women’s health information. The innovative, virtual experience gives health education and support to women who are progressing through menopause.
In June 2025, Astellas expanded to the E-city in Colombia. Colombia, like Brazil, faces challenges related to Access to Health. Astellas believes that through the E-city initiative, it can contribute to improving health literacy.
Astellas will continue to look for opportunities in the future to use the virtual platform to implement additional healthcare-related applications.
Astellas believes that through this Astellas Healthcare E-city, we can contribute to further improving the medical literacy of the Brazilian people.
Based on our Raison D'être to “Contribute toward improving the health of people around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products,” Astellas has strived to deliver innovative medical solutions. To contribute to people's healthcare, many social issues need to be solved while engaging with local communities. In addition to our experiences and skills, we are working in collaboration with people from outside our industry, so that we can focus on the whole patient journey (overall medical care, including diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic and prognostic care) and work to deliver VALUE to our patients.
Joint Project with CNC, Ltd.: Project Commune
Astellas recognizes Access to Health as a material issue and is working to strengthen healthcare systems in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Peru and Malaysia by supporting the work of external partners. Project Commune, a collaborative project with CNC, Ltd.*¹, works with Community Nurses *² to address social*³ and mental health through community connections. We will contribute to the overall healthcare of people by supporting these activities.
*1For more information about CNC, Ltd, click here.
*2Community Nurse: This is a concept that CNC, Ltd. has independently advocated and promoted, inspired by the nursing practice of "Community Nursing". For more information click here.
*3Social health: To build constructive and good relationships with others and society.
Community Nurse Initiatives
Project Commune implements health-related initiatives for local residents across Japan. It also supports the activities of Community Nurses*¹ working around the world.
Social issues to be addressed:
Astellas held Good Meddlers Award 2025, together with CNC, Ltd., following on from FY2023 and FY2024. It was a celebration for Good Meddlers*1 who gathered from all over Japan to celebrate their work. A total of 268 participants attended the two-day event. The total number of applications of “Stories of Good Meddlers” were 172, and 30 of them were selected as nominees for t"Good Meddlers Award 2025".
Astellas conducted a Community Nurse practice course with CNC, Ltd. for employees of mid-size medical institution hospitals. The course explained the concepts and practical examples of Community Nursing, and, together with hospital staff, developed concrete action plans on how to support the health of local residents from a pre-disease stage.
Astellas started a preliminary study of outcome research for companies models that start new social implementations of Community Nursing. Plan to analyze and interpret the preliminary study results during FY2026 and based on the findings, formulate a plan for the main study.
Participants expressed new awareness that a pharmaceutical company is engaged in community-based health initiatives, along with strong empathy and support for the significance of these efforts.
*1GOOD meddling: CNC, Ltd. defines GOOD meddling in this initiative as follows.
To get close to the true wishes and thoughts of the person being meddlesome and to encourage them to believe in themselves. GOOD meddlesomeness is the result of the meddling that brightens the life of the meddler, the people around him or her, and the meddler's own life. GOOD Meddlesomeness is when the hearts of those touched by the meddlesomeness are inspired and ignited to take action in their own way.
*2Community Nurse: This is a concept that CNC, Ltd. has independently advocated and promoted, inspired by the nursing practice of "Community Nursing". For more information click here.
*3Outcome research: Research to evaluate the social impact of implementing community nursing.
A multilingual Community Health Worker provided individualized support to 21 pregnant and postpartum women and their infants, connecting participants to maternal healthcare services, health insurance, nutrition assistance, social services, and other essential resources. Many project participants faced language, cultural, and social barriers that limited their ability to navigate the healthcare system and access appropriate care. By strengthening community-based support and improving linkages to healthcare services, the program helps women access the care and support needed for healthier pregnancies and early childhood development. The initiative also establishes a scalable model for expanding access to quality maternal healthcare among underserved populations, advancing supporting Astellas’ commitment to improving health equity for women and families.
Sponsorship of Good Meddlers Award Competition 2024 ( Held on December 14, 2024, in Nara City, Nara Prefecture)
Astellas held Good Meddlers Award 2024, which was held last year as well, together with CNC, Ltd. and ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. It was a celebration for "Good Meddlers*1 who gathered from all over Japan to celebrate their work.
A total of 181 participants attended the event. During the talk session in Part 1, our President and CEO, Naoki Okamura, took the stage and introduced our collaboration with CNC, Ltd. In Part 2, the awards ceremony, five stories were selected for the Sponsored Company Award from among 219 submitted GOOD Meddlers stories.
*1GOOD meddling: CNC, Ltd. defines GOOD meddling in this initiative as follows.
To get close to the true wishes and thoughts of the person being meddlesome and to encourage them to believe in themselves. GOOD meddlesomeness is the result of the meddling that brightens the life of the meddler, the people around him or her, and the meddler's own life.
GOOD Meddlesomeness is when the hearts of those touched by the meddlesomeness are inspired and ignited to take action in their own way.
*1Community Nurse: This is a concept that CNC, Ltd. has independently advocated and promoted, inspired by the nursing practice of "Community Nursing". For more information click here.
*2GOOD meddling: CNC, Ltd. defines GOOD meddling in this initiative as follows To get close to the true wishes and thoughts of the person being meddlesome and to encourage them to believe in themselves. GOOD meddlesomeness is the result of the meddling that brightens the life of the meddler, the people around him or her, and the meddler's own life. GOOD Meddlesomeness is when the hearts of those touched by the meddlesomeness are inspired and ignited to take action in their own way.
*3Outcome research: Research to evaluate the social impact of implementing community nursing.
Any enquiries about the joint project with CNC, Ltd., please contact the following email address.
Sustainability Department
Mail: sustainability@jp.astellas.com
Astellas aims to contribute to shaping an environment that brings innovative new medicines to patients through its advocacy activity of medical eco-activities.
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