Apollo Hospitals’ focus remains on building capacity—developing hospitals, talent, and digital platforms—while sharing expertise with global partners
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India is rapidly consolidating its position as one of the world’s most competitive healthcare destinations, combining cutting-edge medical expertise with unmatched affordability. According to Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, leading Indian hospitals today deliver outcomes comparable to the best global institutions—often at nearly one-tenth of international costs.
Speaking during a high-level Indian delegation visit to Oman led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Reddy highlighted India’s unique healthcare advantage: a rare blend of clinical excellence, advanced technology, large-scale operations, and cost efficiency. This combination has made India a natural choice for patients and governments seeking quality healthcare without prohibitive expenditure.
Strengthening bilateral cooperation, Apollo Hospitals signed a memorandum of understanding with the Oman Cancer Association. The agreement focuses on clinical and technical collaboration, scientific data exchange, joint research, and patient education, with a strong emphasis on early detection and standardised care protocols. Such partnerships reflect a growing commitment to knowledge-sharing and capacity-building across borders.
Dr Reddy noted that Apollo is exploring deeper engagement in Oman and the wider GCC region through strategic partnerships. These include advanced diagnostics, remote testing, telemedicine, and specialist services, as well as the possibility of establishing a local presence. Parallel discussions are also underway in pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and medical manufacturing, signalling an expanding scope of healthcare cooperation between India and the region.
As India leverages technology, partnerships, and policy support, it is positioning itself not just as a treatment destination, but as a long-term partner in shaping the future of global healthcare
India’s rise as a global hub for medical and wellness tourism has been further strengthened by the government’s “Heal in India” initiative. The programme promotes high-quality, affordable care supported by digital health platforms, streamlined medical visas, and accredited hospitals. India’s holistic approach—integrating modern medicine with wellness systems—continues to attract international patients seeking both treatment and recovery.
Healthcare itself is undergoing a transformation, Dr Reddy observed, shifting from a predominantly curative model to one that is preventive, predictive, and digitally enabled. India’s scale allows for deep sub-specialisation, continuous skill development, and lower costs, while investments in healthcare IT, artificial intelligence, genomics, and remote monitoring are extending quality care beyond geographical boundaries.
