Zambia, India Ink Deal For Medical Facility
ZNBC, July 20, 2022
Zanis-Zambia has clinched a deal with the Indian government for the establishment of a state of art medical facility.
The medical facility to be set up in Zambia is aimed at providing quality health care to the people who often seek specialised medical treatment abroad.
Vice President MUTALE NALUMANGO and Apollo Hospital management made the Agreement after engaging in discussions of mutual interest in New Delhi, India.
Mrs. NALUMANGO said government is prioritizing health, due to its importance to the attainment of the country’s development goals.
She noted that many patients from across the world including Zambia have benefited from the services of Apollo Hospitals.
The Vice President said the establishment of Apollo Hospital in Zambia will bring quality specialized health care services closer to the many citizens.
Mrs. NALUMANGO pointed out that due to Zambia’s unique location in the region, patients from neighbouring countries will immensely benefit from the health care services.
And Apollo Hospital Vice President for Corporate Development HARINDER SIDHU noted that his team remains committed to provide appropriate quality health care services in order to help people access improved health care services.
Dr. SIDHU said his hospital is determined to continue collaborating with countries like Zambia in the provision of health care services.
And Director of Medical Services SHANTI SAUSAL added that the hospital has a team of highly trained staff that have performed groundbreaking surgeries and helped save lives of many patients.
The Vice President later toured the medical facility’s outpatient and inpatient departments along with the high tech diagnostic equipment.
During the tour, Mrs. NALUMANGO visited and checked upon Zambians at the hospital seeking various medical care and other services.
Apollo Hospital in India has 74 hospitals under its brand with over 4,500 pharmacies, a wide range of medical schools, nursing care establishments and offers basic medical care to complex problems.