KUALA LUMPUR: IHH Healthcare Bhd
has announced a strategic collaboration between its India subsidiaries Fortis Healthcare Ltd and Gleneagles Healthcare India Private Limited.
Under an operation and maintenance services agreement, Fortis will manage the operations of five out of six hospitals under the Gleneagles India network.
The healthcare group said this is a significant step towards strengthening IHH’s pan-India healthcare platform with enhanced operational scale, clinical excellence, and geographical reach, while retaining their respective talent pool and autonomy in financial management.
The partnership brings together complementary capabilities under a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centric care, while unlocking operational and financial synergies across both networks.
The agreement is conditional on receipt of acceptance and acknowledgement of relevant parties.
"The O&M Services agreement reflects our commitment to long-term growth in one of our most important markets, by deepening collaboration that will enhance patient care and outcomes and drive greater operational efficiencies.
"With our shared commitment and complementary strengths, we are creating a comprehensive pan-India hospital network to meet the evolving healthcare needs of millions across the country," said IHH group CEO Dr Prem Kumar Nair in a statement.
