The mother and child health handbook app 'Boshi-mo', operated by Boshi-mo Co., Ltd., has been introduced in Yakage Town, Oda District, Okayama Prefecture, and will be offered as 'Yakage Ohisama App by Boshi-mo' starting July 1 (Wed). Yakage Town's basic philosophy is 'Child-rearing, child development, and parent development supported by the entire town,' and the town wholeheartedly supports the healthy growth of children and young people who will lead the future, while listening to the voices of diverse child-rearing households. 'Boshi-mo', which allows digital recording of data from paper mother and child health handbooks and is used in over 880 municipalities, has been adopted. The service will commence operations in line with the Children and Families Agency's policy of promoting the use of electronic mother and child health handbooks and the DX of maternal and child health※1. 'Boshi-mo' is an app that easily supports vaccination schedules, health checkup result management, and regional information distribution via smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Data is stored in the cloud, serving as a backup in case of loss of the mother and child health handbook due to disasters, and also supports continued use when moving to another municipality or changing devices, allowing for worry-free usage. ◆ 'Boshi-mo' Launches in Yakage Town, Okayama Prefecture, Which Offers Comprehensive Measures to Support Healthy Lives for Parents and Children! Yakage Town has established a seamless support system from pregnancy to child-rearing, with the entire town supporting child-rearing households. In fiscal year 2024, a 'Child and Family Center' will be established, creating a system where professionals such as public health nurses and social workers can respond to a wide range of consultations, including those related to pregnancy, childbirth, child-rearing, and child development and growth. Furthermore, as support after childbirth, in addition to the 'Birth Celebration Money' payment, econo