TOKYO, Japan — October 27, 2026 — Taiyo Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Mariko Nakabe) exhibited its wearable surgical light, “OPELAIII Cx,” at the Japan Pavilion organized by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan during “AidEx 2026,” the premier international aid and development event held at PALEXPO in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 21–22, 2026.

 

During the event, Taiyo Corporation also participated as a speaker in a joint seminar and networking session hosted by the MHLW and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva for procurement officers from global aid agencies. The company presented the technological strengths of OPELAIII Cx and demonstrated its critical role in humanitarian and emergency settings.

 

　　　

 

The booth welcomed numerous humanitarian and healthcare professionals, including delegates from United Nations agencies, international NGOs, and governmental development aid organizations, concluding the exhibition with resounding success.

 

 

Presentation at the MHLW & Permanent Mission of Japan Joint Seminar

This co-hosted seminar aimed to showcase outstanding Japanese healthcare technologies and high-potential products directly to procurement officials from key international aid organizations based in and around Geneva—such as the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNFPA, The Global Fund, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)—to foster partnerships and facilitate market entry into international public procurement.

During the pitch and presentation, Taiyo Corporation highlighted the severe surgical challenges faced in low-resource environments and showcased OPELAIII Cx as an immediate, practical solution, engaging in constructive discussions tailored to procurement criteria and frontline field requirements.

 

 

High Acclaim from Frontline Humanitarian and Emergency Medical Teams

Throughout the exhibition, numerous delegates and medical professionals experienced OPELAIII Cx firsthand. The device received exceptional feedback and concrete inquiries regarding deployment, praised for its precision optical technology that eliminates shadows on the surgical field despite being a wearable unit, its ergonomic, lightweight design that minimizes physical strain during extended procedures, and its autonomous, battery-operated mobility that requires no existing infrastructure.

In disaster zones, conflict regions, and developing nations worldwide, surgical teams are frequently forced to operate under harsh conditions where compromised power grids and damaged facilities leave operating areas without reliable surgical lighting. The OPELAIII series has consistently supported life-saving interventions on the front lines globally:

 

【Key Humanitarian Deployments & Track Record】

• Turkey-Syria Earthquake (2023): Utilized for emergency surgeries in a tent-based field hospital deployed by the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team (Type 2).
• Middle East & Africa: Deployed by Italian NGO Emergenza Sorrisi for cleft lip and palate surgeries across regions with unstable power supply, including Iraq, Benin, Burkina Faso, and the West Bank.
• Sudan: Donated to Ibn Sina Hospital through the certified NPO Rocinantes, supporting the nation’s first living-donor liver transplantation.
• India: Utilized in an advanced urological surgical mission led by Dr. Badlani in Ajmer, treating over 200 patients.
• Ukraine: 15 units donated via the Christian Medical Association Ukraine branch, operating in field hospitals treating casualties across conflict zones.

 

Through direct dialogue at AidEx, visitors strongly resonated with this proven track record, reaffirming that OPELAIII is an essential piece of equipment for resource-limited emergency relief and remote field surgery.

 

Looking Ahead: Deepening Partnerships with International Agencies and Governments

Geneva serves as a pivotal global hub housing major entities responsible for international healthcare procurement, including the WHO, UNICEF, and The Global Fund.

Moving forward, Taiyo Corporation will continue its close collaboration with the Japanese government and the MHLW. Leveraging the strategic connections established at AidEx, we will accelerate partnerships with ministries of health worldwide, international humanitarian agencies, and NGOs. Driven by our mission to bring reliable surgical light to places where it is needed most, we remain dedicated to expanding global medical access and contributing to humanitarian healthcare.

 

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【Media & Inquiries】

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