The GRT Generational Pride Award was presented to Ms. Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, and Ms. Sindoori Reddy, Director – Strategy, Apollo Hospitals, whose collective contributions have significantly advanced healthcare in India. The award was given to them by Ms. Madhavi Radhakrishnan of GRT Jewellers and Ms. Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson of The Hindu Group at The Hindu World of Women (WoW) Awards 2025, held on 28 March 2025. Ms. Suneeta Reddy said, “When you think of generations of trust there is no better organisation than The Hindu.” “As mothers when we think of what we want for our children, if not like us, we want them to be what we never were. And this expectation has sometimes shaped their lives.” Ms. Suneeta Reddy spearheaded the nation’s first foreign direct investment in the sector, a landmark achievement that redefined the industry. Ms. Sindoori Reddy played a critical role in the establishment and successful operation of Apollo Children’sHospital. The event recognizes women achievers across various fields, including business, education, science, technology, sports, music, entrepreneurship, and social impact.

Apollo Hospitals has launched 'Seniors First,' a comprehensive healthcare program designed exclusively for senior citizens, in Bengaluru. The program, inaugurated by State Health Minister Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, aims to provide elderly individuals with personalised wellness plans, proactive health monitoring, and seamless hospital-to- home transitions. At the launch event, Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasised the significance of delivering advanced, accessible, and compassionate healthcare to the elderly, highlighting the pivotal role that 'Seniors First' will play in addressing the unique healthcare challengesfaced by senior citizens. The 'Seniors First' program is India's most comprehensive senior healthcare initiative, offering a range of benefits that prioritise convenience and holistic care. Seniors enrolled in the program receive priority access to OPD and IP services, ensuring they skip queues and get immediate attention. Additionally, the program offers dedicated health managers who act as single points of contact for coordinating medical needs and providing continuous support. A key feature of 'Seniors First' is the integration of multidisciplinary healthcare services, including postoperative care, home support, and social wellness support programs. Members can access Apollo’s entire healthcare network, including hospitals, pharmacies, and digital health services through Apollo 24|7. The program also emphasises post-surgical recovery with at-home physiotherapy, all designed to support seniors through critical recovery phases. Additionally, the initiative ensures 24/7 emergency support, including ambulance coordination and digital medical records, to guarantee rapid response during medical crises. The program offers wellness plans ranging from one month to a year, making healthcare more predictable and stress-free for seniors and their families. Family members also have access to regular health updates, thanks to a digital record system and a dedicated health manager, providing them with peace of mind. 'Seniors First’ embodies Apollo’s commitment to delivering not just healthcare but compassion and comfort to the elderly. It is our mission to ensure that every senior citizen receives dignified and respectful care.

India, January 20, 2025: The Apollo University, Apollo Hospitals and University of Leicester, United Kingdom, have partnered to establish the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine (CDHPM) at The Apollo University campus in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. The advanced research centre will bring together the expertise and resources of both institutions to create a global hub for digital health and precision medicine. The CDHPM Centre will be the hub in Chittoor, India. The hub at the University of Leicester will be based at the BHF Cardiovascular Research Centre at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.The Co-Directors of the centre will be Professor Sir Nilesh J Samani, Professor of Cardiology at the University of Leicester, and Dr Sujoy Kar, Adjunct Faculty, The Apollo University, Chief Medical Information Officer, Apollo Hospitals.The CDHPM was inaugurated today by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chancellor of the Apollo University and Founding Chairman, Apollo Hospitals in the presence of University of Leicester and The Apollo University’s Vice Chancellors. The Centre, which is fully functional today, will focus on revolutionising patient care by developing novel digital and personalised solutions using advanced analytical approaches to routinely collect healthcare data.Commenting on the launch of CDHPM, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, said, “At Apollo, we have always been pro-health, and the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine (CDHPM) sits at the core of that belief. With the CDHPM, we aspire to transform healthcare delivery by bettering disease prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and management for acute and chronic conditions and are committed to profoundly impacting global healthcare. I am certain that such advancements will benefit patients globally and shape the future of personalised and data-driven medicine. I am happy to have launched the research centre in my birthplace in partnership with Leicester University.”Dr.Vinod Bhat, Vice Chancellor of The Apollo University, discusses the partnership and its potential to drive transformative healthcare solutions forward. He says, “The launch of the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine marks a monumental step forward in The Apollo University’s commitment to revolutionising healthcare through innovation and collaboration. By integrating cutting-edge medical research with advanced technology, the Centre aims to redefine patient care and create a global benchmark for precision medicine. This partnership with the University of Leicester strengthens our academic and research capabilities and paves the way for transformative healthcare solutions to create new academic benchmarks.”Commenting on the launch of CDHPM, Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Leicester, said: “The establishment of the centre will allow Leicester and Apollo to build the healthcare of the future, which has the potential to transform lives not only in India and the UK but around the globe.Combining the world-leading expertise of both institutions means we can find new and novel ways to solve the biggest challenges in health. We have also taken the first steps to provide cutting-edge degree programmes designed to address the current and future shortages of expertise in healthcare services, both in the UK and India.”The centre’s visionThe Centre’s unique strength is underpinned by the extensive understanding that the institutions have of the challenges faced by healthcare systems globally. By combining the expertise and resources of The Apollo University and the University of Leicester and leveraging the resources accessible to both sides securely, the Centre will direct its initial research efforts toward the following – although not exclusively – areas of shared strengths: cardiovascular diseases and care, acute and emergency medicine, and multi-morbidity—especially given the ageing population and the prevalence of individuals living with multiple conditions.The Centre will serve as a critical research hub within The Apollo University’s ecosystem, advancing collaborative projects in Precision Medicine and Digital Health. This joint Centre aspires to further research excellence and make meaningful contributions to healthcare innovation and patient care.Clinical Medicine research at the University of Leicester was ranked joint 2nd in the Times Higher Education (THE)’s analysis of the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.The Apollo University – University of Leicester programmes being launchedIn addition, starting September 2025, The Apollo University will introduce three collaborative undergraduate programmes curated to fulfil the increasing demand for quality transnational education in domains such as Artificial intelligence, Electronics Electrical and Information Engineering, and Business Administration. As part of such programmes, students will complete the first two years of their studies at The Apollo University, India and subsequently progress to the University of Leicester, UK, for the final year of study of the programme.Additionally, four healthcare-focused Masters programmes will be offered at the University of Leicester. These programmes will cater to the increasing demand for healthcare professionals with specialised competencies. Further speciality medicine programmes developed jointly by Apollo Hospitals, University of Leicester, NHS England and the BAPIO Training Academy (BTA) will offer students diverse pathways to train, specialise and practice in the UK.The Apollo University – University of Leicester partnership so farAn overarching MoU was signed in June 2023 to strengthen links between India and the UK, establish a mutual desire to promote international cooperation and explore collaborative education and research programmes, particularly in healthcare and data science.Contact Information:For more information about the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine, please visit: www.cdhpm.comAbout The Apollo University, ChittoorThe Apollo University (TAU) is the Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation’s (AHERF) commitment to transform healthcare education, research, skilling, and training in India. Through the university, the group endeavours to make definitive contributions to society through healthcare research and innovation. With defining features such as industry exposure and ensuing experiential learning, international mobility options, academic rigour, and quality faculty, the student experience at TAU creates clear value for students and, through them, for all stakeholders in the healthcare industry.TAU commenced operations by offering diverse healthcare-focused UG and PG programmes in 2021.About Apollo HospitalsApollo revolutionised healthcare when Dr. Prathap C. Reddy opened the first hospital in Chennai in 1983. Today, Apollo is India’s largest integrated healthcare platform with over 10,000 beds across 73 hospitals, over 6000 pharmacies and over 200 clinics and diagnostic centres, as well as 150 telemedicine centres. It is the world’s leading Cardiac Centre with over 200,000 surgeries and the world’s largest private cancer care provider. Apollo continues to invest in research to bring the most cutting-edge technologies, equipment and treatment protocols to ensure patients have the best available care in the world. Apollo’s 100,000 family members are dedicated to bringing you the best care and leaving the world better than we found it.About the University of LeicesterThe University of Leicester excels in health research and education, having achieved gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for its student experience and outcomes. Its Biomedical Research Centre- awarded £26 million in funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research- is at the forefront of clinical research in many health domains. The city’s 22% South Asian population, largely of Indian heritage, underpins Leicester’s global connections, positioning it as a dynamic hub for healthcare and academic innovation, deeply integrated with cultural diversity. Kamlesh Khunti, Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine at the University of Leicester, is co-leading a £10m flagship study to help improve the care outcomes of people living with multiple long-term health conditions or multi-morbidity in India and Nepal. 

At least 25% of newly reported diabetes cases have a confirmed history of Covid-19, reveals data from OPD cases from past 2 years12th November 2021, New Delhi – Covid-19 being a viral infection causes various inflammatory reactions. In people with a confirmed history of moderate to severe Covid-19, various recurring and new health ailments have been reported. These include, hypoxia, weakness, weight-loss, hair-loss, myocarditis, thyroid and diabetes (being reported as one of most common diseases). Various global studies have reported the increasing prevalence of newly diagnosed diabetes cases, having a history of Covid-19.Basis this available insight, Doctors at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals too have studied this development and noted the same through an exhaustive internal OPD data from past two years. Speaking about the same, Dr. Subhash Kumar Wangnoo, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, Apollo Centre for Obesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi said, “Our data from OPDs of last 2 years have shown that in patients who had confirmed Covid-19 infection, nearly 25% were new onset diabetic patients, stress induced hyperglycemia was seen in 10% of patients who had Covid-19 infection. In patients of established diabetes (already diabetic) more than 60% of patients showed worsening of glycemic status, which persisted for more than 3 months.Diabetes in itself is a pro-inflammatory state posing a risk of an inflammatory response along with Covid-19 which leds to aggravation of blood sugar levels. Those who are known diabetic, Covid-19 caused abnormal values of blood surpass (above the normal range). Use of steroids, due to serious manifestations of Covid-19 in treatment, further worsened the glucose levels in the patients. Stress response due to acute infection like Covid, increases the blood surpass values through Hb1ac, which may be normal. This we term it as new onset of diabetes due to Covid-19.Untreated high blood sugar from diabetes can have serious health manifestations and cause a damage to nerves, eyes, kidneys, and other organs. Studies have shown that Indians could develop diabetes 15 years prior to the western population. Some of the already existing factors that have been contributing towards a spike in the cases of diabetes are access to calorie dense food, erratic diet patterns and sedentary lifestyle. Hence, for an early and better diagnosis patients who have been administered steroids owing to serious manifestations of Covid-19 are advised to keep a regular check on blood sugar levels post their recovery from the virus. Moreover, with an increasing incidence of diabetes it is highly recommended to live an active lifestyle with healthy eating patterns and take regular preventive health check-ups.About Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals:Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, India’s first JCI accredited hospital, is a joint venture between the Government of Delhi and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. Commissioned in July 1996, it is the third super-specialty tertiary care hospital set up by the Apollo Hospitals Group. Spread over 15 acres, it houses 57 specialties with more than 300 specialists and more than 700 operational beds, 19 operation theatres, 138 ICU beds, round-the-clock pharmacy, NABL accredited laboratories, 24-hour emergency services and an active air ambulance service. Apollo Hospitals Delhi has the leading programme in kidney and liver transplant in the country. The first successful paediatrics and adult liver transplants in India were performed at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. The hospital is at the forefront of medical technology and expertise. It provides a complete range of latest diagnostic, medical and surgical facilities for the care of its patients. The Hospital has introduced the most sophisticated imaging technology to India with the introduction of 64 slice CT and 3 Tesla MRI, Novalis Tx and the integrated PET Suite. Indraprastha Apollo has also pioneered the concept of preventive health check programmes and has created a satisfied customer base over decades. The Hospital has been consistently ranked amongst the best 10 hospitals in India by The Week survey for the past few years.

Surgically stapling with robotic staplers is the most advanced technique available to Bariatric Surgeons todayThis technique can make complex Bariatric Surgical Procedures minimally invasive and less painfulNew Delhi, 27th October, 2021: Experts at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, recently conducted a Live Workshop on Robot- Assisted Surgical Stapler Technique. The use of newly available robotic toll was demonstrated in a live surgery conducted by Dr Arun Prasad, Senior GI, Bariatric & Robotic Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Former President of Obesity Surgery Society of India. Under his supreme guidance, two patients suffering with serious manifestations of obesity were successfully operated through this robot-assisted surgical stapler, called SureForm.This is the first use ever of Artificial Intelligence in Robotic Surgery. Here the Stapler gives a feedback on the screen regarding the positioning, suitability, right thickness, right speed of stapling etc to the surgeon. Stapler will not fire unless predefined safety criteria are met fully thereby reducing further the chances of any human error.With an intent to introduce this breakthrough Robot-Assisted Surgical Tool in their own countries, top surgeons from UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, USA, Mexico, Turkey and Russia too joined this workshop virtually. Bariatric surgeries conducted through this smart technology, give surgeons the control to fire the stapler from the console and retain a complete control and autonomy over the surgery. The robot assistance make the bariatric surgical procedures less complex and enable the surgeons to operate through deep tissues. With an accurate precession, the recovery time reduces for the patients and better post-operative outcomes can be achieved.Dr Arun Prasad, Senior GI, Bariatric & Robotic Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Former President of Obesity Surgery Society of India said, “The Robot- Assisted Stapling is the new surgical technique in India. Our knowledge partner, Intuitive India has launched SureForm, a Robot-Assisted Surgical Stapler that comes well-equipped with the SmartFire Technology. This technology with 1,000+ measurements per second makes automatic adjustments to the firing process while the staplers are being formed, and the transection is being made.Our two patients who were suffering from complexities like Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, Joint Pain, diabetes etc., due to extreme obesity were operated through this surgical stapling technique by using this unique Robot-Assisted tool. With this tool their surgical procedure was optimised and a consistent staple line was administered to prevent the tissue damage. Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals has become the first hospital to perform this live workshop in India for this technology. We have demonstrated the usage of this technology during Robotic Bariatric Surgery of Sleeve Gastrectomy as a part of anti-obesity campaign.It is unsaid that for the patients who were unable to undergo Bariatric surgery due to any complexities or hesitancy, this technology driven tool is a great break through achieved in making traditional bariatric surgeries less complex and achieve better success rates.About Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals:Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, India’s first JCI accredited hospital, is a joint venture between the Government of Delhi and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. Commissioned in July 1996, it is the third super-specialty tertiary care hospital set up by the Apollo Hospitals Group. Spread over 15 acres, it houses 57 specialties with more than 300 specialists and more than 700 operational beds, 19 operation theatres, 138 ICU beds, round-the-clock pharmacy, NABL accredited laboratories, 24-hour emergency services and an active air ambulance service. Apollo Hospitals Delhi has the leading programme in kidney and liver transplant in the country. The first successful paediatrics and adult liver transplants in India were performed at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. The hospital is at the forefront of medical technology and expertise. It provides a complete range of latest diagnostic, medical and surgical facilities for the care of its patients. The Hospital has introduced the most sophisticated imaging technology to India with the introduction of 64 slice CT and 3 Tesla MRI, Novalis Tx and the integrated PET Suite. Indraprastha Apollo has also pioneered the concept of preventive health check programmes and has created a satisfied customer base over decades. The Hospital has been consistently ranked amongst the best 10 hospitals in India by The Week survey for the past few years.

Approximately 50% women reporting cases of breast cancer are between the age of 35-50 yearsPandemic induced hesitancy to visit hospitals, have increased the percentage of women reporting advanced stages of breast cancerBreast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, it accounts for almost 30% of the entire cancer burden reported among women. With limited awareness and hesitancy towards preventive diagnosis, 1 in every 20 women is diagnosed with this cancer. With various misconceptions and lack of awareness regarding early diagnosis of breast cancer and related treatment, there has been a spike in the number of cases of breast cancer, among women between the ages of 35 to 50 years.It is perhaps due to this lack of awareness that most women in India get diagnosed with the breast cancer at its advanced stages and thus have to undergo all the related treatment modalities that are both physically and mentally challenging. Due to pandemic induced hesitancy to visit hospitals a lot of women have delayed treatment or ignored early sign and symptoms, hence adding to the evident spike in cases.Dr Ramesh Sarin, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi said, “Basis our records from past three years, we have observed that 50 % women reporting breast cancer and related manifestations have been between the age of 35 to 50 years. With our hospital based consultation data for breast cancer, it is found that though 53% of the reported cases are in the initial stages of cancer and 47% are in the advanced stages of cancer by a total of 20% in stage 4 and 27% in stage 3 cancer. The survival or cure rate falls drastically from early stage to advanced stages. In our own series, 90 % of women in stage 1 and 2 survive for more than 10 years while only 30% survive in stage 3 and 5% in stage 4. We need to increase the detection up to 70-80% in early stages of cancer by making women aware of the early signs and symptoms of breast cancer for achieving a better cure rate with proper management of the disease.The reasons for early age occurrence are varied and imprecise. It could be faulty genes inherited from parents, or history of breast or ovarian cancers in the close family. Certain lifestyle choices also contribute towards the risk of developing breast cancer in young women such as limited or lower amount of physical activity and increasing obesity and smoking. Excessive consumption of alcohol and oral contraceptives also have debatable association with increased risk of breast cancer in younger women. As a reason, women are highly advised to be watchful towards their sedentary lifestyle patterns and any newly observant signs of a breast cancer like a lump, discharge or discoloration of breasts.”An early detection can save a woman from undergoing chemo therapy, losing her breast and hair and experiencing related serious manifestations of the disease. Hence, there should be an increased awareness on the breast cancer along with a guided behavior for adequate weight management and correct diet and exercises with a self-responsibility of taking frequent self-examination and screening mammograms.About Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals:Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, India’s first JCI accredited hospital, is a joint venture between the Government of Delhi and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. Commissioned in July 1996, it is the third super-specialty tertiary care hospital set up by the Apollo Hospitals Group. Spread over 15 acres, it houses 57 specialties with more than 300 specialists and more than 700 operational beds, 19 operation theatres, 138 ICU beds, round-the-clock pharmacy, NABL accredited laboratories, 24-hour emergency services and an active air ambulance service. Apollo Hospitals Delhi has the leading programme in kidney and liver transplant in the country. The first successful paediatrics and adult liver transplants in India were performed at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. The hospital is at the forefront of medical technology and expertise. It provides a complete range of latest diagnostic, medical and surgical facilities for the care of its patients. The Hospital has introduced the most sophisticated imaging technology to India with the introduction of 64 slice CT and 3 Tesla MRI, Novalis Tx and the integrated PET Suite. Indraprastha Apollo has also pioneered the concept of preventive health check programmes and has created a satisfied customer base over decades. The Hospital has been consistently ranked amongst the best 10 hospitals in India by The Week survey for the past few years.

Anytime Doctor on Call Service on Apollo 24|7 platform for HDFC CustomersFinancial Support for everyday medical needs at Apollo HospitalsMumbai, October 7, 2020: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, HDFC Bank and Apollo Hospitals have joined hands to launch The HealthyLife Programme, a holistic healthcare solution which makes healthy living accessible and affordable on Apollo’s digital platform, Apollo 24|7. The programme is created exclusively for HDFC customers who will get round the clock access to emergency Apollo Doctor at No Cost on Apollo 24|7 along with a plethora of benefits such as choice of payment options and ease of finance for treatments at all Apollo Hospitals.The initiative was launched digitally by Mr. Aditya Puri, Managing Director, HDFC Bank and Dr.Prathap C. Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals in the presence of Ms. Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice-Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals and Mr Sashidhar Jagdishan, the MD Designate of HDFC Bank.The two biggest challenges in a medical emergency or keeping healthy are access to trusted, quality healthcare and easy finance at scale. The coming together of these two leading players aims to address precisely this through the combined reach of the two organisations. About 40 per cent of India is only about 30 minutes away from an Apollo pharmacy while 95 per cent of the districts in the country are served by an HDFC Bank branch. The two organisations have the potential to initially serve 65 million existing HDFC customer along with the new ones who will be onboarded along the journey of this partnership.“There is nothing more precious than life and health. A healthy India is the first step towards a really wealthy India. To me it is like a mini health mission that will revolutionise access to quality healthcare for millions of our countrymen. They can get medical services at a place and time of their choice. We are inspired by the prime minister’s clarion call on Independence Day to provide healthcare services for all through the National Digital Health Mission. I am extremely happy and proud to launch this,” said Mr. Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank.Mr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals said, “I am excited to be a part of this launch as the objective is to make lives healthy while making the process convenient and easy for the customers. We are glad to partner with HDFC and provide real-time access to world class Apollo expertise on Apollo 24|7. I am sure that this association will usher in positive changes in both healthcare and financial sector of our country and propel the PMs vision of a Healthy India.”Ms. Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice-Chairperson, The Apollo Group of Hospitals said, “I think it is about time that we prioritise health over everything else. With this partnership, we want to make it easier for all Indians across the country, to opt for a healthy life by making quality healthcare affordable and accessible 24|7, using a digital first approach. Through this association, we take lead in the country’s ongoing healthcare metamorphosis by providing a unique Omni-channel solution, which is what the people need today. It aligns with our objective of offering a Continuum of Care for all those who believe in Apollo”Key features that customers can avail of include:Healthy Life ProgrammeFinanceAnytime Apollo Doctor on Call Service at No CostPre-approved personal loan of up to Rs 40 lakhComplementary One Apollo membership for the 1st year10-second personal loan disbursalChronic care programmes on Apollo 24|7No Cost EMI on Credit or Debit CardsHome delivery of medicines with membership discounts on Apollo 24|7Lifecare Finance with Easy EMI covering eye care, dental care, maternity, and IVFWhatsApp-based concierge servicesCredit card facility with EMI on card, instant discounts, spend-based waivers, and concierge facilitiesComprehensive health check-upRewards on spends at Apollo entities

New Delhi, March 08, 2018: Today, at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual conference and exhibition in Las Vegas, NV, Microsoft announced the expansion of the Microsoft Intelligent Network for eyecare (MINE), now AI Network for Healthcare, to create an AI-focused network in cardiology, in partnership with one of the largest health systems in India, Apollo Hospitals.The AI Network for healthcare is part of Microsoft Healthcare NEXT aimed to accelerate healthcare innovation through artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The partnership between Microsoft and Apollo will work to develop and deploy new machine learning models to predict patient risk for heart disease and assists doctors on treatment plans. The team is already working on an AI-powered Cardio API (application program interface) platform.“AI Network for healthcare aims to democratize artificial intelligence by empowering healthcare providers with faster, intuitive and predictable solutions and reducing the disease burden. Our unique partnership with Apollo brings together our learnings in artificial intelligence and machine learning areas and Apollo’s experience and expertise in cardiology. The systems of intelligence we create can change the lives of patients and the work of medical practitioners enabling accessible healthcare to all. said Dr. Peter Lee, Corporate Vice President, AI & Research, Microsoft.“This collaboration marks a paradigm shift for patients and the management of non-communicable diseases the world over. Cardiac disease is amongst India’s leading causes of mortality and morbidity, which is exacting a toll on the health and well-being of our citizens. Given our large clinical database and significant pool of clinical talent, this partnership will help impact the global burden of cardiac disease. This collaboration with Microsoft’s path-breaking technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will help better predict, prevent and manage heart disease in the country. While we commence this in India, we will validate the algorithms and work towards creating a global consortium to tackle multiple conditions in cardiovascular disease” said Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals .Commenting on the partnership, said Anil Bhansali, Corporate Vice President, Cloud & Enterprise, Managing Director, Microsoft India (R&D) Private Limited said, “Over the last two years we have been working with a dynamic partner ecosystem of local, regional and global organisations to bring the power of AI to Healthcare. We started with eyecare – and today we are expanding into cardiac care. We have been working with our customers and partners within the healthcare sector to create AI models that can help provide doctors and health care providers insights in their treatment plans. Our partnership with Apollo Hospitals will be a major step in the journey towards providing accessible healthcare to everyone.”At HIMSS, Microsoft also announced several other projects in the Healthcare space. Read more on Microsoft BlogMicrosoft Intelligent Network for Eyecare (MINE) is a consortium of eye care providers, led by L V Prasad Eye Institute and include Bascom Palmer – University of Miami, Flaum Eye Institute – University of Rochester (USA), Federal University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Brien Holden Vision Institute (Australia).About Microsoft IndiaFounded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”@microsoft) is the leading platform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft set up its India operations in 1990. Today, Microsoft entities in India have over 8,000 employees, engaged in sales and marketing, research and development and customer services and support, across 11 Indian cities – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Microsoft offers its global cloud services from local datacentres to accelerate digital transformation across Indian start-ups, businesses, and government agencies. In 2016, Microsoft opened one of its eight Cyber Security Engagement Centres in the country, to address security needs of both public and private sectors.About Apollo HospitalsIt was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Over the years Apollo Hospitals has established itself as home to the largest cardiac practice in India with over 160,000 cardiac surgeries. Apollo Hospitals is also the world’s largest private cancer care provider and runs the world’s leading solid organ transplant program.As Asia’s largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes over 10,000 beds across 70 Hospitals, 2,550 Pharmacies, over 90 Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics, 110 plus Telemedicine Centers and 80 plus Apollo Munich Insurance branches spanning the length and breadth of the Country.As an integrated healthcare service provider with Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy capability, over 15 medical education centers and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell & genetic research Apollo Hospitals has been at the forefront of new medical breakthroughs with the most recent investment being that of commissioning the first Proton Therapy Center across Asia, Africa and Australia in Chennai, India. Every four days, the Apollo Hospitals Group touches a million lives, in its mission to bring healthcare of International standards within the reach of every individual.