Reshaping healthcare in Asia

In 1983, Apollo Hospitals was the first corporate hospital in India. It ushered a sea of change into Indian healthcare, as it introduced high-quality, advanced medical care at cost that was a fraction as compared to the Western world. Over the years since then, Apollo’s business model was emulated by several providers. Today, India’s private health sector serves more than 60 per cent of the country’s medical needs and provides care to patients from more than 100 countries.

Access to affordable quality care has been the overarching theme in Asia and the health sector has been witnessing double-digit growth rates. Nevertheless, the growing disease burden, paucity of health infrastructure and skilled resources will demand policy innovations to address the gaps.

January 25 was a red-letter day in advanced cancer care as it witnessed the launch of the South East Asia and South Asia’s very first Proton Therapy at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai.

Courage is a critical leadership differentiator irrespective of the gender. We need to be confident and believe in ourselves and also inspire others to do the same.

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