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CEO Osamu Kunii Appears on Radio Fukushima
On June 12, 2026, GHIT Fund CEO Osamu Kunii appeared live on Radio Fukushima’s "Radio de show."
The theme of the day's talk was "Money."
Dr. Kunii discussed "Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)," which afflict over 1.6 billion people worldwide. Given the high costs, lengthy timelines, and low profit margins, drug discovery in this area is a significant challenge for corporations. He explained how GHIT leverages Japanese innovation and public-private partnerships to overcome these barriers. Additionally, he shared insights on "Planetary Health," the concept that human health is deeply interconnected with the health of our planet itself.
The show's personality, Ms. Kaori Futenma, shared her reflections on the broadcast on her blog. You can listen to the audio recording of the program on Radio Fukushima's "newsR" web page.
Kaori Futenma's Blog (in Japanese only)
https://futenmakaori.ti-da.net/e13123831.html
Radio Fukushima "newsR" Web Page (in Japanese only)