Guwahati/Chennai: Apollo Hospitals, the country’s first corporate hospital and now a global healthcare leader, celebrated its 42nd anniversary with a legacy that has transformed lives and shaped India’s position on the world healthcare map. Since opening its doors in 1983, the group has touched over 200 million lives, earned the trust of patients from 185 nations, and extended its reach to more than 19,000 pincodes across India.
In its four-decade journey, Apollo has carried out 51 lakh surgeries and 27,000 organ transplants, while also training 11 lakh healthcare professionals, laying the foundation for India’s emergence as a global medical hub. Reflecting on the milestone, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman of the Apollo Hospitals Group, described the establishment of Apollo not merely as the birth of a hospital, but the beginning of a movement that has since grown into a force capable of redefining what healthcare can achieve. He reaffirmed Apollo’s mission to make world-class medical care accessible, future-ready, and a source of hope and happiness for families everywhere.
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The leadership of the group echoed this sentiment, stressing the vital role of healthcare in nation building. Executive Vice Chairperson Dr. Preetha Reddy emphasized that the strength of a nation lies in the health of its people and underlined how India’s doctors, nurses, and caregivers are the unseen architects of progress. Managing Director Dr. Suneeta Reddy added that Apollo’s growth has always been rooted in trust, access, and patient care, from preventive medicine to cutting-edge treatments, and insisted that healthcare must remain the foundation as India strives toward becoming a $5 trillion economy. Joint Managing Director Dr. Sangita Reddy looked ahead to a future where healthcare is borderless and personalized, powered by artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital platforms that will help predict and prevent disease rather than merely treat it.
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With milestones such as South Asia’s first Proton Cancer Centre, India’s first AI-Precision Oncology Centre, and 28 robotic platforms, Apollo continues to bring tomorrow’s medicine to patients today. Its digital arm, Apollo 24|7, connects 40 million Indians with healthcare services anytime and anywhere, while the Apollo Foundation provides support to nearly two million vulnerable lives, reinforcing the group’s belief that healthcare is a universal right.
The group has also strengthened its presence in the Northeast with two major hospitals in Guwahati, Apollo Hospitals Guwahati and Apollo Excelcare Hospital, which deliver advanced care to patients across Assam and neighboring countries including Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. This expansion has helped transform Guwahati into a hub of medical tourism and international patient care.
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As Apollo Hospitals steps into its 43rd year, it continues to blend medical expertise with cutting-edge technology, carrying forward its mission to create healthier societies and to ensure that every individual can look to the future with hope, health, and happiness.
