Health 360° partners with AP in healthcare

Visakhapatnam: Health 360°, the healthcare division of Australia-based humanitarian group of companies Global 360°, has signed an investment agreement with public entity Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Limited (AMTZ). The strategic partnership will help build and develop healthcare facilities in Vizag which will be equipped with world-class facilities and life-saving medical equipment, to be provided by AMTZ.

The first in a series of healthcare projects in the pipeline is a 200-bed greenfield hospital built in two stages with each stage having 100 beds. It is scheduled for completion in mid-2023. The hospital will provide a wide and diverse range of medical specialties and procedures. Health 360° CEO, Dr Guru Yajaman, said: “We are honoured to have AMTZ onboard for this collaboration as we see a valued partner in them. They are one of the leading medical technology manufacturers in the world. This is a massive initiative that is very close to our hearts and consistent with our mission to deliver seamless healthcare experience to the people of India.”

Dr Jitendra Sharma, MD and CEO of AMTZ, said: “We are thrilled to announce that AMTZ is committed to working with Health 360° to revolutionise the healthcare industry. This partnership marks the beginning of a new era in the democratisation of medical technology. This would be the first hospital in India to be operated using only ‘Made in India’ medical equipment.”