Medihelp Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals India sign clinical collaboration

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Exchanging of the MoU by Apollo Hospitals Vice President – International Division Jithu Jose (second from right) and Medihelp Hospitals Group Chief Operating Officer Nishantha Jayamanne (extreme right), Apollo Hospitals, Chennai Head of the Liver Transplant Program Dr. Elankumaran K. (extreme left), Senior Consultant – Spine Surgery Dr. Appaji Krishan (second from left)

Medihelp Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals Group-India have announced a strategic clinical collaboration during a grand ceremony at Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. The MoU outlines a strategic framework for clinical collaboration, emphasising knowledge sharing, advanced speciality care, preventive health initiatives, and continuous professional development. This partnership is designed to elevate clinical standards in Sri Lanka by introducing global best practices through joint programmes, telemedicine, second-opinion services, and medical education. The agreement was officially signed and exchanged by Medihelp Hospitals Group Chief Operating Officer Nishantha Jayamanne and Apollo Hospitals Vice President – International Division Jithu Jose. Nishantha extended a cordial welcome to the dignitaries and pointed out the vital importance of these collaborations in light of the escalating disease burden and changing disease patterns. In his remarks, Jithu Jose stated that, “At Apollo Hospitals, we hold a steadfast commitment to the principle that access to high-quality healthcare should transcend geographical boundaries. We are to be part of this collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening ties between the medical communities of India and Sri Lanka.”

As part of the ceremony, a dedicated liver helpline was launched to provide patients with direct access to expert guidance on liver-related health concerns. This service is available via phone or WhatsApp, allowing individuals to receive timely support by calling or messaging 0764584622. A health awareness seminar on “Advancements in Liver Transplantation” was conducted by Apollo Hospitals, Chennai Head of the Liver Transplant Program Dr. Elankumaran K. During the session, Dr. Elankumaran shared insights from his extensive experience in both adult and paediatric living donor liver transplants, highlighting the integration of advanced technologies, such as robotic-assisted surgery. Apollo Hospitals manages one of the world’s busiest solid organ transplant programs, encompassing liver, kidney, heart, and lung transplants. A session on the latest advancements in spine surgery was led by Senior Consultant – Spine Surgery Dr. Appaji Krishan. He shared his clinical experiences and highlighted the significant scoliosis correction procedures offered to patients in Sri Lanka by Dr. Sajan and himself. The presentation also featured the cutting-edge Globus Robotic Spine System, available at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

The event was graced by Primary Healthcare, Epidemics, and COVID Disease Control Ministry former secretary Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva, senior consultant physicians, and other doctors. The function started with a video presentation of the services showcasing Apollo’s capabilities in high-end healthcare.

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