The thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck, plays a key role in the maintenance of vital hormonal balance in the body. A lump on the thyroid, accompanied by a normal hormonal profile, when detected, is therefore a source of concern, and may have to be biopsied to rule out malignancy. In cases where surgery is advised, existing methods indicate an open surgery for a partial or complete excision of the gland – resulting in significant blood loss, trauma, and permanent and distinct scarring. The procedure, called ‘Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy’, has been successfully undertaken at the Hospital by Dr Shantanu Panja, ENT and Head & Neck Onco-Surgeon and his team, in what is the first instance of its kind in this part of the country. Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy, which involves an approach through the mouth by the use of laparoscopic endoscopes and other instruments, represents a significant improvement over the traditional methods, in all cases where it can be utilized. An opening is created between the lower lip and gum to pass the instruments, and the thyroid gland is reached by going beneath the skin with air insufflation. The gland is then dissected out and removed through the mouth without any external cut, precluding the blood loss, trauma and scarring associated with the open surgical methods. Dr Panja said, “Surgery for thyroid cancer needs to be meticulous and requires considerable experience and expertise. We need to ensure preservation of the key nerves responsible for voice production, and the parathyroid glands responsible for calcium metabolism in the body. With this new technique, we can achieve these vital results, enhance the overall outcome, and ensure the best cosmetic outcome for our patients.” Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO ER, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, observed, “Women face a higher risk of developing thyroid cancers, whose incidence is registering an upward trend in recent times. What makes it an even greater challenge is the fact that the disease, whose aggressiveness increases with age, often goes undetected until it is too late. Even in cases where the diseased gland is excised in time, the patient is destined to carry the visible scar of the procedure for a long time, affecting their overall quality of life. As the healthcare leaders of the region, we are therefore happy to introduce this new technique which significantly improves the outcomes for all patients.”  

As an exclusive center for the elderly, the unique Geriatric Care initiative will be a comprehensive centre for understanding the medical background of an elderly and offer customized care. In the first phase of the launch, the service will be available across Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi and Bhubaneshwar. Apollo Elder Care will be a one stop service to address physical, psychological, medicinal and financial concerns of a patient and his caregivers. Apollo Elder Care is a specialised geriatric care initiative where proficient geriatricians and allied medical professionals provide comprehensive geriatric assessment to address all-round needs of a patient and recommend the best treatment approach. “Health issues facing the elderly can be very complex and puzzling. The elderly often suffer from more than one medical problem and have conditions that can be obscured by unusual symptoms. At Apollo, we felt that elderly care needs a special environment and attention that can help them improve their functional ability, physical health, cognition and mental health”, said Dr Hariprasad, President, Apollo Hospitals Group. The dedicated Geriatric Care centres have been divided into four zones – Out Patient Care, In Patient Care, Emergency Care and Home Health Care and will offer comprehensive physical, cognitive and psychosocial assessment, a personal care plan, recommendations to improve health and functional ability, rehabilitation, safe use of medicines and will address home and emergency care for the elderly. “Though population ageing is a global phenomenon, India faces a specific demographic challenge with about 8 percent of the population over the age of 65 in 2014, and with this number is expected to grow up to 20 percent by 2050. This necessitates healthy ageing as a chief prerequisite for the Indian population, and a holistic approach to their health needs is one of the current foci of the Indian health sector”, added Dr Hariprasad. As a latest edge of Apollo Hospitals’ constant thrive to innovate healthcare delivery, and dedicated to the overall health and welfare of the elderly, Apollo Elder Care follows a holistic methodology that employs the best ways to maintain or improve functional ability, physical health, cognition and mental health of our senior populace. The core treatment facilities available at the centre includes care towards preventing and managing fractures, dizziness (vision care), memory loss, depression, psychological revitalization, vaccinations, fatigue, unsteadiness or weakness, physiotherapy, diet counselling and medicine management. As an exclusive and holistic care program to geriatric patients from Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Elder Care provides the following comprehensive solutions: Comprehensive physical, cognitive & psycho-social assessment Development of a personal care plan Super-specialists recommended surgical programs Aid in post-operative or post illness recovery (rehabilitation) Recommendations to improve health & functional ability A highly trained multi-disciplinary team at Apollo Elder Care treats and also monitors its implementation – ensuring that the health and social care services are aligned to achieve the best outcomes. The team also coordinates with all the relevant medical caregivers, making the treatment convenient and safe.  

Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, inaugurated its Advanced Emergency Care and 1066 emergency response program at the hands of Shri Hemant Nagrale, Commissioner of Police, Navi Mumbai and Dr Thomas Burke, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Harvard University, USA. The Emergency Response System is initiated with the number ‘1066’, which is answered by trained emergency personnel who would advise and dispatch GPRS enabled ambulance. The ambulance, among the most advanced in the Mumbai, has trained paramedics with all essential equipment and drugs catered to deliver care at the bedside or on the road. Shri Hemant Nagrale, Commissioner of Police, Navi Mumbai, said, “I’m happy to inaugurate the Advanced Emergency Care Centre. This will help the emergency and critical care patients of Navi Mumbai, avail treatment within the ‘Golden Hour’. Also, we are happy to be associated with Apollo Hospitals for our Road Safety Week 2017 initiative and have been imparting safety and first aid training with their support.” Dr Thomas Burke, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Harvard University, USA, speaking at the launch said, “Emergency medicine has evolved over the years with new benchmarks. It is important for healthcare centers to adapt the international clinical protocols, as it helps saving time and life in crucial moments.” Dr Nitin Jagasia, Head, Emergency Medical Services, said, “There is a 2 – way communication between the ambulance and the hospital to ensure specific areas such as cath lab, operating theatre, ICU’s are prepared to receive the patient. The GPRS enabled tracking provides the team at Apollo an accurate estimate of patient arrival. The Apollo emergency response protocol has ensured that the majority of emergency cases have been stabilized in a time critical manner at par with the international benchmark for golden hour management.” The Stroke Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinic where stroke patients are assessed by doctors, specialist nurses, physio & speech therapists to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient. Dr Girish Nair, Consultant, Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, said, “A person suffers from a brain stroke every three seconds in India. Following the onset of blockage of blood supply to the brain, over 1.4 million nerve cells are irreversibly damaged every second.” Dr Narendra Trivedi, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, said “Apollo Hospitals has always been monitoring its service delivery against international benchmarks, which demonstrates quality of our care. This does not mean how fast we deliver the treatment, but actually how appropriate the care is and Apollo has always been driven by clinical outcomes.” Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai, has also initiated the ‘Lifesaver’s Club’, along with the Navi Mumbai RTO / Traffic Police Road Safety Week, wherein Apollo Hospitals will deliver basic life support training across various residential societies and corporate to develop community champions who would help save lives when it matters most.  

Tech giant Microsoft, along with Express Healthcare, organised a round table with select healthcare CEOs on the ‘Digital Transformation in Healthcare. The conference with healthcare CEOs brought out some concrete submissions on how technology will play a critical role in enabling healthcare. The prime focus of the select meeting was on how digitisation could help deliver superior services amid growing patient demand for better experience. The two-hour-long discussion was chaired by Jean-Philippe Courtois (JPC), Executive Vice President and President, Microsoft Global Sales, Marketing and Operations, who gave a broad overview of Microsoft’s mission to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for people across the region, using technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cortana. Initiating the discussion, moderator of the roundtable session, Dr Rana Mehta, Leader-Healthcare, PwC India commented that the digital revolution is actually expected to happen across the continuum of care and asked how the private sector viewed this trend as the digital revolution sets in. Briefing about private sector’s view on digital revolution in healthcare space, Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint MD, Apollo Hospitals, said, “In India, one needs to look at multiple factors like scaling, innovation, access, financing and efficiency. A combination of all these factors are driven by IT at different levels. They cannot replace hospitals but will definitely have an influence.” Further drawing an analogy between healthcare and the telecom space, Ms. Sangita Reddy informed that the infrastructure facilities put up and the investment made by the telecom sector are seeing benefits by big players like Google and Amazon. The value realisation out of the original infrastructure is getting realised. Similarly, pharmaceutical companies and hospital providers must seriously look at how they can connect the ‘Uberisation and WhatAppisation’ of healthcare, alluding to the increasing number of apps in the healthcare space. Ms. Sangita Reddy also said, “There is immense data available but the country needs data aggregation and integration. It needs the vision to integrate and put everything together. A tech giant like Microsoft can lead and tell us how it can be done. An integrated mission with a group of like-minded people and a consortium can bring in transformation.”    

The minute Cardiac plug comes as a boon for patients of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), who would otherwise have to depend on a regime of blood-thinning medications which come associated with a heightened probability of internal bleeding or major surgery. Dr Raja Nag, Cardiologist, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, and his team recently undertook a successful implantation of the device on a recipient from Bangladesh. Mr Sushil Kumar Dey, the 64 year old recipient from Bangladesh, had presented with complaints of atrial fibrillation about six months ago. A diabetic with complaints of hypertension and obesity, he was advised a course of anti-coagulants (blood-thinners) as a preventive measure against stroke, as a complaint of atrial fibrillation heightened a risk of clot formation, enhancing the probability of a stroke. However, after a couple of months, he had fresh blood in his stool, indicating internal bleeding. As a result, the anti-coagulant medications had to be stopped. This cessation of medications however, did not signal an end to his problems, and he suffered a stroke about a month ago. The only option available, therefore, was to undergo the implantation of a management device in the left atrial appendage, i.e., the area of the heart from where the clots arise. The team, under Dr Nag, decided to undertake the implantation of the cardiac plug, and the procedure was undertaken in the Hospital’s Digital Catheterization Laboratory on January 06, 2017. The operation, which took less than half an hour, involved the deployment of the device by a catheter inserted through the groin, a process similar to that of an angioplasty. The patient is healthy and is doing well post-deployment of the device. Dr Nag said, “We are happy at the outcomes, and are confident of the continued health and wellbeing of the recipient. This new device represents a key advancement in a cardiologist’s armamentarium, and holds out new hope for all patients of atrial fibrillation, including the old and the infirm, who, for a multitude of reasons, may not be amenable to traditional medications or surgical intervention.” Professor (Dr) Rabin Chakraborty, Regional Director and Head, Apollo Gleneagles Heart Institutes, Kolkata, noted, “Our team, led by experienced cardiologists with exposure to some of the best facilities in the world, is well equipped to handle all heart-related emergencies and complex coronary interventions round-the-clock. With three world-class cardiac catheterization labs, electrophysiology and ICD-implantation capabilities, heart-rhythm management facilities, device therapy setup, and state-of-the-art technologies like OCT and IVUS – our team delivers a care regimen that is comparable with the leading global institutions for cardiac care. A strict adherence to international guidelines and standards has helped us deliver better outcomes for our patients – a significant step that has received acknowledgement from the American College of Cardiology, which has recognized us as the first International Centre of Excellence in India.” Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO ER, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, observed, “Cardiovascular ailments account for about one in every four deaths in India. In recent years, the scenario has deteriorated to a point where we are faced with a near epidemic of cardiac complaints – complaints that pose a significant challenge to the overall health and wellbeing of the nation. As the leaders of state-of-the-art healthcare in the region, we are happy at this innovative step undertaken by our team of cardiologists, and are confident of introducing more such advancements that help transform the cardiac care paradigm over the coming days. We will continue to enhance and expand our bouquet of services, and lead from the front in the introduction of life-saving innovations that have a major impact on the life and wellbeing of our patients.”    

Neonates, or infants younger than four weeks, require specialized care to help them cope with the different health challenges that can pose a serious threat to their life and continued wellbeing. In case of medical emergencies, the need for proper retrieval therefore becomes important, especially since the neonates are prone to develop conditions like hypothermia (low body temperature), shortness of breath, and a sudden deterioration requiring urgent resuscitation and ventilation support. A poorly coordinated and unstructured transport may even result in a situation wherein the duration of hospital stay goes up, and the risk of long term disabilities and even death rises significantly. The Neonatal Retrieval team at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, has been organized to address these challenges. Comprising of experienced Neonatologists, Paediatricians and other trained support personnel, the team is equipped with state-of-the-art portable ventilators, syringe pumps, incubators, saturation and ECG monitors, oxygen and air cylinders, and ambulances with adequate battery backup (for long journeys), enabling them to deliver a safe and secure transport service. Speaking on the occasion on the launch, Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO ER, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, observed, “New born babies require constant attention to ensure their continued health and wellbeing. With a mortality rate as high as 27 per 1000 live births in the country, we must ensure that our retrieval services are at par with the best institutions in the world, so that the future generations grow up strong and healthy. The Neonatal Retrieval Unit at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, is a humble effort in this direction, and promises to transform the paediatric care paradigm of the region.”  

Apollo Hospitals, a state-of-the art, multi-specialty tertiary care, today organized a press conference on successfully performing India’s 1st complex hernia surgery, on 101 year-old, Mr. Ram Chandra, Retired Tahsildar, Belgaum, now settled in Navi Mumbai. The complex surgery was performed by a highly experienced team of laparoscopic surgeons. Mr. Ram Chandra, was diagnosed with Hernia, at the age of 90. He had been advised against the gastrointestinal surgery, considering his age and risks associated with it. He continued to live with the hernia until recently. He was presented at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai with a lot of pain and swelling, associated with recurrent episodes of vomiting due to irreducible groin hernia. It had become increasingly difficult for him to manage even his daily activities including walking and eating. On a thorough examination, Dr Shalin Dubey, Consultant, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, diagnosed that Mr. Ram Chandra had inguinoscrotal irreducible hernia near the groin and it was complex in nature. Considering his age, the specialists took a multi-disciplinary team approach which was backed by state-of-the art infrastructure and technology. The surgery was performed on 19th October, 2016. Since then, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, has closely monitored his progress and post discharge Mr. Ram Chandra has recovered well. Dr Shalin Dubey, Consultant, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, explained, “Hernia surgeries are among the most common, however, this particular case was complex in nature due to his age. With advancements in surgical techniques and safe anesthesia, we were successfully able to treat the hernia of 15 cms in size. A major part of his small intestine was part of the hernia sac, which was treated and a mesh was placed. With this successful surgery, we are confident that he shall continue to be more active and lead a better quality of life.” Dr Narendra Trivedi, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, said, “Apollo Hospitals, backed by state-of-the art technology and clinical expertise, is delivering superior clinical outcomes. This successful complex surgery is another milestone of the Group’s clinical achievements and with this we strive to continually provide world-class health care services.” Inguinal Hernia: An inguinal hernia is a condition in which intra-abdominal fat or part of the small intestine, also called the small bowel, bulges through an opening or weak area in the lower abdominal muscles. An inguinal hernia appears as a bulge on one or both sides of the groin and can occur any time from infancy to adulthood. Inguinal hernias are much more common in males than females and tend to become larger over time About Mr. Ram Chandra: Shri. Ram Chandra, born on November 1st 1915, leads a simple and disciplined life. He holds a positive attitude towards his life and considers that keeping himself busy in some work keeps him physically and mentally healthy. He worked for 63 years continuously in three different  

The 10-bedded facility, which operates round-the-clock, is equipped with world-class infrastructure including ECMO, an experienced team of pulmonologists and specially trained respiratory ITU personnel, to help address all acute respiratory ailments and complications. ECMO, or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is an advanced device that ensures proper oxygenation of the blood in the case of a respiratory failure, by circulating it through an artificial lung. It acts as an extension of the heart-lung machine, providing bypass support to help the patient overcome respiratory distress. Lung diseases account for about 11% of all deaths in India, making it the second most common cause for morbidity in the country. What makes this an even greater source of concern is that acute respiratory infections, the leading cause for lung-related mortality, have registered an alarming 30% growth between 2010 and 2015. A comprehensive facility, capable of handling all respiratory emergencies, which can pose a major threat to the life and wellbeing of the patient, is therefore the need of the hour. A Senior Pulmonologist at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, said, “Our Respiratory ITU is capable of treating patients with Acute Type 1 and Type 2 respiratory failures due to diseases like severe pneumonia, a severe exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and others. With dedicated isolation facilities for those in need of barrier nursing, and ECMO for addressing instances of advanced respiratory failure, we are prepared to address all major respirational challenges, which are registering a significant growth due to pollution and seasonal variations.” Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO Eastern Region, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, observed, “Quality, innovation, and patient safety are the cornerstones of the services provided at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata. The inauguration of the first dedicated comprehensive Respiratory ITU in the region is a reaffirmation of our continued dedication to these ideals, and bears testimony of an unshakeable commitment towards transforming the entire healthcare landscape of the region. We will continue to strengthen our multi-disciplinary capabilities, and look to play a key role in the battle against lung ailments and emergencies.”  

Strengthening its ‘Precision Oncology’ focus, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkatas, which pioneered the concept of comprehensive cancer care in the region, has expanded the ambit of its state-of-the-art Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Bone Marrow Transplant is a critical process which involves the replacement of damaged or destroyed bone marrow (soft fatty tissues inside the bones that produce the different kinds of blood cells) by healthy bone marrow stem cells. While the traditional method required a matched donor (a sibling), the team at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata is now undertaking haploidentical (either parent can be a donor) and even unrelated donor transplants. This latest advancement, available in only a handful of institutes across the country, helps ensure that all those in need of a transplant now, have a better chance of finding a stem cell donor. Supported by world-class facilities including NAT-tested (nucleic acid tested) blood products, post-transplant drug level and infection monitoring, and round-the-clock multi-disciplinary care, patients can now therefore look forward to better and improved outcomes. Dr Anupam Chakrapani, Haematologist and Haemato-Oncologist, said, “Given the cost and complexities, Bone Marrow Transplants were traditionally reserved for malignant conditions like Lymphoma, Leukaemia, Multiple Myeloma and some Germ Cell Tumours. However, latest advancements in the domain have also allowed us to extend the benefits of this advanced procedure to combat the menace of non-malignant, but none the less critical, conditions like Thalassemia and Aplastic Anaemia. Comprehensive peritransplant care facilities and a focused approach have helped improve results, even in the area of haplo- and unrelated donor transplants.” Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO Eastern Region, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, observed, “Last year, about 1600 bone marrow transplants were undertaken across the nation. A very small fraction of these procedures were undertaken in the eastern part of the country, inspiring us to strive towards elimination of this lacuna. Our team, supported by the latest infrastructure and best-in-class facilities, including the only NABH-certified Blood Bank in Eastern India, is therefore transforming the treatment paradigm, and consolidating our motto of ‘Touching Lives’. We will continue to build on our services, so that patients of the region can look forward to all treatment options at the convenience of the doorstep.”  

A three day meet between 16 and 18 November was organized by Indrprastha Apollo Hospitals to discuss the significant role of nurses in healthcare. The nursing conclave was themed ‘Leading change by changing the way you lead’ and witnessed key thought leaders from healthcare fraternity debate and discuss on how to evolve and empower the nursing fraternity in India. The conclave was aimed to recognize and appreciate the crucial role played by nurses in healthcare sector and to defining a strategy for improvement of techniques and patient safety. Captain Usha Banerjee, Group Director – Nursing, Apollo Hospitals Group, said: “Nursing is empirical to the reputation and reimbursement of the organization and every organization has to invest in its nursing workforce for its outcomes (financial / clinical / operational etc.). Apollo hospitals have always believed in the contribution of our nurses. The logo stands testimony to this fact. Nursing is at the cusp of a transformational voyage and opportunities are growing tremendously. To be an efficient nurse and a change agent, she/he must develop leadership skills.” Over 700 delegates from across the country participated in the Conclave. Nursing professionals of all age groups including Nurse Leaders, Managers, Front line Nurses, Nursing Operations Teams, Nursing Quality teams; Nurse Students and Teaching Faculty of training institutions of Nursing from all over the country attended the Conclave to share their knowledge & experience.  

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) public health degree launched at Apollo Hospitals is designed to strengthen the capacity of India’s medical workforce to respond to the major health challenges facing the country. The partnership between UNSW Australia and Medvarsity – Apollo Hospitals Group’s e-learning venture will see a new MPH (International) program offered in a fully-online mode in India for the first time. The Apollo Hospitals Group includes 64 hospitals and 1500 pharmacies as well as several hundred primary care and diagnostic clinics. UNSW is a top ranked global university and the degree will be offered through UNSW Medicine, one of the world’s top 50 medical schools. The need for this degree was identified by Medvarsity, which has been delivering joint courses in other subjects with UNSW for several years. The new degree, aimed at doctors and other health professionals, will be delivered and awarded by UNSW, with an internship at an Apollo health site to give students the chance to apply theory in practice in India. Indian students will join fellow health professionals from Australia and around the world in a virtual global classroom, learning essential public health theory and skills. A coveted internship will be at the Total Health Program in drought-stricken Aragonda, the birthplace of Dr. Prathap Reddy, Apollo’s founder and Chairman. “Total Health aims to prevent disease and build healthy, resilient communities,” Dr. Reddy said. “Non communicable disease is going to be the number one reason for mortality in India. A strong community and public health program will help doctors and hospitals be better prepared to deal with these diseases. Our partnership with UNSW will allow us to bring the best training available anywhere in the world on managing public health and offer it to our students in India. “We are delighted to bring this program to the next generation of health leaders in India through the Master of Public Health (International),” said Dr. Reddy. Head of the UNSW School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Professor Raina MacIntyre, said India faces a shortage of public health professionals as it responds to population level control of major diseases including diabetes, cancer and infectious diseases. “The new Master of Public Health (International) will help address the growing shortage of public health professionals in India. The flexible program is delivered fully online so that busy clinicians can keep working as they achieve this qualification,” Professor MacIntyre said. “They can retain their job and avoid the expense of living in Australia, and get a UNSW degree, while still attending our summer school in Sydney.” “The new Master of Public Health (International) program reflects these shared goals and builds on our considerable mutual strengths in health and education. I look forward to growing these enduring links between Australia and India,” Professor Jacobs said. Students enrolled in the Master of Public Health (International) will have access to advanced learning tools and technology with a fully comparable experience to face-to-face learning. “We have a huge demand for online learning, and in a rapidly changing world this is the future of education,” said Dr. Padmanesan Narasimhan, Program Director, Master of Public Health (International). “UNSW and Medvarsity have both recognized this need, and our partnership brings together the very best of both institutions to improve the public health workforce in India,” Dr. Narasimhan said. “At Apollo and Medvarsity we are always looking for the best education partners that can add value to our doctors and healthcare professionals. This partnership between Apollo Medvarsity and UNSW brings an exceptional, globally recognized master’s program to India. Through this course our students can also apply for jobs with global organizations including the World Health Organization and UNESCO,” said Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group.    

University of New South Wales (UNSW) President and Vice Chancellor Professor Ian Jacobs, presented the honorary degree, said both organizations have common values and a shared commitment to creating a better world through improving healthcare. “The new Master of Public Health (International) program reflects these shared goals and builds on our considerable mutual strengths in health and education. I look forward to growing these enduring links between Australia and India,” Professor Jacobs said. Students enrolled in the Master of Public Health (International) will have access to advanced learning tools and technology with a fully comparable experience to face-to-face learning. “We have a huge demand for online learning, and in a rapidly changing world this is the future of education,” said Dr. Padmanesan Narasimhan, Program Director, Master of Public Health (International). “UNSW and Medvarsity have both recognized this need, and our partnership brings together the very best of both institutions to improve the public health workforce in India,” Dr. Narasimhan said. “At Apollo and Medvarsity, we are always looking for the best education partners that can add value to our doctors and healthcare professionals. This partnership between Apollo Medvarsity and UNSW brings an exceptional, globally recognized master’s program to India. Through this course our students can also apply for jobs with global organizations including the World Health Organization and UNESCO,” said Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group.