For 40 years, Apollo has been steadfast in providing world-class
integrated healthcare to patients with outcomes which are comparable to the best
healthcare institutions in the world and is now ready to deliver the healthcare needs of
the future. What does the future of healthcare hold for us for you, the consumer,
and us, the care provider? The future of healthcare is going to led largely by consumers
and driven by technology like Artificial Intelligence and digitalization. Robotics and 3D
printing are revolutionizing the way healthcare is being delivered.
We have always put our patient on the fulcrum of our business and
focused on building a health delivery system that brings together doctors with exemplary
skills and experience in state-of-the-art facilities underscored by clinical and service
excellence. Over these long years we have been consistent in bringing the latest medical
equipment to India, investing in cutting-edge technologies, and staying abreast of the
breakthroughs in medical treatment. All because we want to delight our patient with a
differentiated care experience. This is the reason that our outcomes match or better those
at leading hospitals worldwide; that we are the most extensive telemedicine consultants in
India; that we are deploying AI and ML for predicting health risks; that Apollo 24/7, our
digital healthcare services platform, provides medicine delivery, consultations, and
diagnostics on the go. This in short, is what some may say is the future of healthcare;
but we are already well heeled into the various aspects of that future.
There is a palpable tectonic shift in the exponential pace of digital
adoption and futuristic innovation in the healthcare sector. The Digital India initiative
by the Government of India is a farsighted measure which will usher in a new paradigm of
socio-economic progress in the country. There will be sharp focus on agility, innovation,
digital transformation, financial and environmental sustainability, and empowered talent
with which to create enduring value for all stakeholders.
Apollo 24/7India's Largest Healthcare Services Omnichannel
We have combined our legacy of clinical excellence with emerging
technology to make superior healthcare easily available to every Indian online through
Apollo 24/7. Patients can get a doctor consultation in 15 minutes or less from the comfort
of their homes via video conferencing. They can schedule home pick-ups of samples for
diagnostics with same-day report facility, and have their medicines delivered to their
doorstep. The platform provides a real time connect with all Apollo formats and pan Apollo
care continuum. Apollo 24/7 balances our physical brick and mortar pharmacies.
Apollo 24/7 has proved to be a beacon of hope for patients who were
home bound or restricted in their movements due to the impact of COVID-19.
ProHealthA Holistic Health Program
We continue to focus on wellness. Preventive Health is the proactive
management of one's health and wellness. Over the last several decades, Non
Communicable Diseases or NCDs have increased alarmingly as a result of lifestyle habits.
Common among these are diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions,
and obesity. Even some cancers. However, many of these can be controlled through a
reduction of modifiable risk factors. Our ProHealth program does exactly that. It is a
first its kind health check which provides an AI based predictive risk score for NCDs. It
creates awareness about lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of the disease itself
or arrest its progression. It empowers the patient to make informed health decisions.
ProHealth is a one-time health record for an individual and provides pointers for
preventing and mitigating the effects of any disease or sickness.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)
We are using AI and ML in clinical areas as well. We have developed
extensive algorithms to help our doctors make point of care decisions to address clinical
complexities. Importantly, it has helped us frame better quality clinical pathways for
producing better outcomes.
Managing the Pandemic
We had a comprehensive, integrated COVID-19 management programme,
across our network to fight the pandemic. In living our Patient First philosophy, we
ensured patients had 24/7 access to quality healthcare our ambulances and
diagnostic services, Emergency Care, and both online and offline pharmacies across the
country. We offered special procedures at home like blood transfusion, chemotherapy,
virtual consultations, oxygen cylinder, and oxygen concentrator. India's COVID
vaccination plan was ambitious with the target to immunize 1.3 billion population. The
vaccination drive in India was flagged off on 16th January 2021 with the priority given to
an estimated three crore health care and frontline workers.
Giving a Ray of Hope to People Around the World
As cancer care has become one of the fastest growing healthcare
imperatives across the globe, the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai, stands as a ray
of hope for millions of cancer patients from 147 countries to access the most advanced
cancer care. It gives them the courage to stand and stare cancer down. Proton therapy is a
radiation therapy that uses tiny particles called protons. Because of the way protons
deliver their energy, proton therapy does not damage as much healthy tissue as much as
photon therapy. Therefore, a higher dose of radiation can be targeted at the tumor without
affecting many normal healthy cells.
Minimally Invasive Surgeries
The Apollo Institute of Robotic Surgery has exceptional outcomes and is
considered to be the best program for robotic surgery in India. We have 17 Robots across
11 facilities that perform minimally invasive surgeries with a shorter recovery time and
lower blood loss. We have performed 1300+ Robotic Surgeries in FY22.
Enhancing Access to Quality Healthcare
We have India's most extensive TeleHealth Services network and are
pioneers in that field. By leveraging the best available technology, we have been
successful in enhancing access to quality healthcare for people in 16 States in India,
especially for the under-served, last mile rural population.
Bringing Care Closer to Home Apollo Health and Lifestyle
With over 1734 specialty neighborhood clinics which guarantee the
signature Apollo quality of care and clinical excellence, we have brought healthcare to
people's doorsteps. In combination with the other formats of care we offer, consumers
can be in control of their health and wellness.
Continuum of Care
We offer home care, both short and long term, as an extension of our
care continuum. We make no compromise in the quality of care or service we provide. This
was very beneficial to patients during COVID times, especially for those undergoing rehab.
Medical Value Travel
Over the years our healthcare units have been recognized for their
excellence in Medical Value Travel (MVT). India has medical expertise and potential that
is on par with standards in developed countries. At Apollo Hospitals, we have always
endeavored to provide world-class care with cutting edge technology to patients, but at a
tenth of the cost of the same abroad. This has allowed us to extend the best quality of
healthcare to people across the globe.
Healthcare continues to support the health of the country and its
economy. We have the potential to soon become the Medical Tourism capital of the world.
The Prime Minister, while appreciating Apollo Hospitals' efforts in the healthcare
space and in driving MVT, also suggested that we adapt our ancient naturopathy practices
with our modern healthcare practices and make Heal in India' a bigger brand.
MVT is a US$600 billion industry and we can get substantial value from this.
The Apollo Network Effect
We are always there for you. The power of the Apollo network ensures
that there is a health facility close to you, no matter where you are. Beyond the brick
and mortar, the power of the Apollo network extends through our highly skilled and
experienced clinical fraternity, the group of doctors at Apollo, who are leaders in their
field and offer caring service. The amalgamation of class-leading doctors with our
cutting-edge technologies ensures that any doctor within our system is available to any
patient in any part of the country at their doorstep, or in their palm of their hand.
We leave no stone unturned in finding a treatment to suit our
patient's needs. For example, a 3-year-old child was successfully operated on for
treating Wilms' Tumor; a 4-day old new-born baby, weighing 1.6 kg, successfully
underwent Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection repair. Our doctors do not give up
without a fight.
All our initiatives have resulted in strong financial results that i am
happy to share with you. Patient footfalls have overtaken pre-COVID numbers and elective
treatments are again on the rise. Our revenue stands at Rs 146,626 mio. Healthcare
services has contributed 55% to our topline, and HealthCo 36%. Overall, the EBITDA (post
ind as 116) stood at Rs 21,851 mio. I am delighted to announce a dividend of Rs 11.75 per
share.
I would like to thank the board members for their unwavering trust and
support in our journey into that future. I thank you, our esteemed shareholders for the
tremendous trust you have reposed in us, without which support we will not be able to
venture into new domains in healthcare delivery. Beyond anything, my gratitude goes to my
Apollo family who have stood together with us on our journey. Without their unconditional
support, we would have scored far fewer wins.
We understand that the future of healthcare will see the evolution of
different formats of care and will continue to take us closer to the consumer. We are
agile to seize the possibilities. It has been a very challenging period for healthcare
over the last four decades. However, the Apollo Family has given the best healthcare
outcomes and treated not only 100 million patients thus far but has been adept in being
ready to meet future healthcare delivery needs, adopting cutting-edge technology across
all our delivery formats. We will grow organically and inorganically to serve the needs of
our people by leveraging the best in clinical care and healthcare technologies.
Let me remind you yet again, to take good care of yourselves. Your life
is Priceless. Stay safe. Stay Healthy.
My warm personal regards to all of you, |
Dr. Prathap C. Reddy |
Executive Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group |
Dr. Prathap C Reddy |
Founder and Executive_Chairman |