Apollo Hospitals enters into a partnership with Imperial Hospital, Bangladesh for Operations and Management of the 375 bed hospital , providing a ray of hope to over 166 million people

India, Chennai, June 20, 2022: Apollo Hospitals, Asia's foremost and most trusted integrated private healthcare services provider, joins hands with Imperial Hospital Ltd (IHL) to strengthen its presence in Bangladesh to enable access to world-class treatments. Apollo hospitals will manage IHL, a 375 bedded multispecialty tertiary care hospital based out of Chittagong, Bangladesh. 

(L to R) Harshad Reddy, Director Operations, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre; Dinesh Madhavan, President Group Oncology and International, Apollo Hospitals; Dr Prathap C Reddy, Founder & Chairman, Apollo Hospitals; Prof. Dr Rabiul Husain, Chairman, Imperial Hospital Ltd; Mohammed Abdul Malek, Board Member, Imperial Hospital Ltd, Bangladesh.

In line with the mission to bring healthcare of International standards within the reach of every individual, Imperial Hospital and Apollo Hospitals have signed a Brand licensing, Operations, and Management (BOMA) agreement . 

The state-of-the-art facility in Chittagong shall have experienced medical staff, clinicians, and administrative staff with the aim to providing outstanding services to patients. Apollo Hospitals shall manage the day-to-day operations and clinical service delivery, utilizing their clinical and managerial capabilities, perfected over decades. To ensure treatment options with outcomes benchmarked against the best in the world are available to people in Chittagong, and other cities and towns in Bangladesh. Apollo Hospitals team shall conduct regular medical and quality audits to ensure patient safety and the best medical outcomes for all patients visiting Apollo Imperial Hospital . 

Announcing the partnership Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder & Chairman, Apollo Hospitals India, said, “In line with our vision to drive positive change across the world and to touch over a billion lives, we have collaborated with Bangladesh’s Imperial Hospital Limited to provide our finest expertise in the management of  their tertiary care hospital in Chittagong. We plan to strengthen the hospital’s presence in the country and create a strong medical unit to attend to patients by building trust. Standing by the patients and creating a healthy ecosystem for patients will be the first responsibility of Apollo - Imperial Hospital in Bangladesh.”

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Rabiul Husain, Chairman of Imperial Hospital said, “We are proud to partner with Apollo Hospitals, a global leader in healthcare and a unique integrated healthcare enterprise. Our association with Apollo Hospitals will enhance the healthcare ecosystem and improve the quality of life of patients in Bangladesh. We look forward to having a unified approach in jointly offering superior tertiary care services in the region.”

On signing the agreement ,Mr Dinesh Madhavan , President Group Oncology and International said , to improve the quality of healthcare in Bangladesh  was the immediate need,  with this vision the 375 bed tertiary care hospital , Imperial Hospitals ltd was built  with world bank support , this centre of excellence needed an able hospital management partner  and choose  Apollo Hospitals Ltd, this is an historic day for Indian and Bangladesh health care partnership through Apollo Imperial Hospitals.

Ranked amongst the best hospitals worldwide, Apollo Hospitals provide advanced medical services and has touched the lives of over 150 million patients from 150 countries. The services offered include treatment of patients at the tertiary hospitals; consultation by specialists in hinterlands through telemedicine, inspiring the young to become high-quality clinicians, and supporting nations and business enterprises to build quality healthcare ecosystems. Apollo Hospitals has the largest network of the world’s finest and brightest medical experts who provide compassionate care using outstanding expertise and advanced technology. Leveraging its vast medical expertise & technological advantage, Apollo Hospitals has consistently delivered best-in-class clinical outcomes.

As Asia's integrated private healthcare services provider, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited consists of Hospitals, Pharmacies, Primary Care & Diagnostic Clinics, and Telemedicine units across 50 countries. Apollo Hospitals has expanded its presence via Health Insurance Services, Global Projects Consultancy, Colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management, and a Research Foundation with a focus on Global Clinical Trials, Epidemiological Studies, Stem Cell & Genetic Research.

Apollo International is an undertaking of Apollo Hospitals and works in sync with the governments and partners to establish world-class healthcare facilities and to enhance the existing healthcare services. The proven track record of replicating systems and best clinical advancements across the world is a testament to this division’s expertise and growth potential. The division has completed over 70 projects globally along with recruitment of over 50,000 medical personnel. Apollo Hospitals has its presence in 25 countries such as the UK, Mauritius, Egypt, Barbados, Vietnam, Fiji Island, Bahrain and Nigeria with upcoming projects in Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, Cameroon, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Samoa.

Apollo International’s consulting assignments across the globe are a testimony to the division’s ability to work effectively with the ‘local’ people. Respecting their social, cultural, and traditional ways. Apollo Hospitals has worked on establishing and operating healthcare facilities spread across culturally diverse geographies.

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