RAK Hospital and Apollo Hospitals Group reach clinical collaboration

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Apollo Hospitals Group, the largest healthcare provider in Afro-Asia, and RAK Hospital, one of the most acclaimed premium hospitals in the United Arab Emirates, have reached a clinical collaboration.

Dr K. Hariprasad, Group President of Apollo Hospitals, and Dr Raza Siddiqui, Executive Director of RAK Hospital, made the announcement.

Dr K. Hariprasad, Group President of Apollo Hospitals, stated during the programme that he is delighted to have this clinical collaboration with RAK Hospital, the scope of which would allow the Apollo super specialty team to provide care at RAK Hospital. We at Apollo Hospitals, with a track record of touching more than 150 million lives, have always believed that quality healthcare delivery is a shared responsibility, and we are happy to have RAK Hospital join us in this endeavour.

Dr Raza Siddiqui remarked that international partnerships are vital for expanding clinical capacity, and RAK is delighted to have Apollo Hospitals as its clinical partner. The association will be immensely beneficial for patients who will now get access to the super speciality medical team of Apollo without having to travel outside UAE.

The post-pandemic period necessitates healthcare providers to collaborate across geographic borders, and such relationships are crucial in light of the escalating disease burden and changing noncommunicable disease scenario. The partnership will cover training, telemedicine services, academics, and laboratory referral services.

The visiting delegation from Apollo Hospitals India had Mr. Jithu Jose, Vice President – International Division, and Ms. Nikhina Mariam, relationship manager for the UAE. The colourful ceremony was attended by the doctors and clinical team of RAK Hospital.