Milestones, coverage and verified facts
NURA is described as India’s first AI-powered preventive health screening centre by two independent publications.
BioSpectrum India described NURA in January 2026 as India’s first AI-powered preventive health screening centre, launched in Bengaluru through Fujifilm’s imaging technology and Dr Kutty’s Healthcare’s clinical expertise.
Prodwrks reported in January 2025 that Fujifilm and Dr. Kutty’s Healthcare, operating as FUJIFILM DKH LLP, had partnered to launch NURA as India’s first AI-powered health screening centres. India was Fujifilm’s first market for NURA outside Japan.
Milestones
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NURA is founded
FUJIFILM DKH LLP is formed as a partnership between Fujifilm and Dr. Kutty's Healthcare.
Source: NURA
First centre opens in Bengaluru
India becomes Fujifilm's first market for NURA outside Japan.
Source: Fujifilm India ↗
Mumbai centre opens at Worli
A new centre brings NURA's screening experience to Western India.
Source: BioSpectrum India ↗
Calicut centre opens
The Kozhikode, Kerala centre becomes NURA's second South India location.
Source: NURA
Chennai becomes centre number six
The Egmore centre marks NURA's sixth location in India.
Source: Digital Health News ↗Milestones
82,000+
Screenings completed
NURA, as of August 2026
13
Centres worldwide, six in India
Also Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, Dubai and South Africa
25+
Health parameters assessed
NURA
The NURA Global Innovation Center
Source : Fujifilm India — NURA Global Innovation Center
Independent coverage
| PUBLICATION | ARTICLE | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| BioSpectrum India | "India has strong medical talent, increasing health awareness, and a real need for structured preventive care" — interview with Masaharu Morita | 31 January 2026 |
| Financial Express | How NURA Is Using AI To Enable Ultra-Low-Radiation CT Screening in India | 15 May 2026 |
| Digital Health News | NURA Launches Preventive Health Screening Centre in Chennai | June 2026 |
| Fortune India | Fujifilm's NURA brings AI-driven preventive health screening to India, plans 100 centres globally by 2030 | May 30, 2026 |
| NDTV Profit | Can Fujifilm's Nura Transform Healthcare With AI-Enabled Preventive Screening? | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Prodwrks | Is This the Future of Preventive Healthcare in India? Decoding Fujifilm's NURA | 24 January 2025 |
| BioSpectrum India | Fujifilm's state-of-the-art NURA health screening centre opens in Mumbai | January 18, 2023 |
What NURA is and is not
NURA is a dedicated preventive health screening centre — not a hospital, clinic, or treatment facility. NURA focuses exclusively on early detection screenings for adults who want to stay ahead of their health. If a screening identifies something that needs further attention, NURA’s doctors will guide you on appropriate next steps with specialist care providers.
This distinction is recognised independently. Financial Express reported in May 2026 that, unlike conventional diagnostic chains that operate after symptoms appear, NURA is focused on preventive screening — identifying risks in people who are otherwise healthy.
AI at NURA supports the clinical team rather than replacing it. A whole-body scan produces a large volume of images; AI helps highlight areas that may need closer attention. All final clinical decisions are made by qualified doctors.
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers
- Is NURA India's first AI-powered health screening centre?
NURA is described as India's first AI-powered preventive health screening centre by BioSpectrum India (January 2026) and by Prodwrks (January 2025). NURA's first Indian centre opened in Bengaluru in February 2021, as a partnership between Fujifilm and Dr. Kutty's Healthcare.
- When was NURA founded?
NURA was founded in 2019. Its first centre opened in Bengaluru in February 2021.
- Who operates NURA?
NURA is operated by FUJIFILM DKH LLP, a partnership between Fujifilm and Dr. Kutty's Healthcare.
- How many NURA centres are there in India?
Six: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Calicut and Chennai. The Chennai centre opened in May 2026.
- Does NURA diagnose or treat illness?
No. NURA provides preventive health screening for people without symptoms. If a screening finds something that needs further attention, NURA's doctors explain the result and guide you toward appropriate specialist care.
