Apollo Hospitals signs agreement with Iraq to manage Internal Security Force Hospital

Hyderabad, Sep 27 (PTI) Apollo Hospitals on Saturday signed an agreement with the Ministry of Interior, Republic of Iraq, to manage and operate its Internal Security Force Hospital.

Under the agreement, Apollo Hospitals will provide advanced medical care to Iraq’s security forces and their families, further strengthening India’s healthcare footprint overseas.

“Apollo Hospitals has signed a strategic agreement with the Ministry of Interior, Republic of Iraq, to manage and operate the Internal Security Force Hospital,” said a press release.

Through this collaboration, Iraqi security forces personnel are expected to gain access to world-class treatment and specialised care, it added.

Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, noted that the collaboration marks a significant milestone in strengthening healthcare services for Iraq’s internal security forces and their families.

“This partnership will bring Apollo’s expertise in hospital management, advanced clinical care, and patient safety protocols to ensure the delivery of world-class healthcare services at the facility,” she said.

Ouday Khudhair Saeed, First Secretary, Iraq, said the agreement is a vital step in strengthening the country’s healthcare infrastructure. “We are confident that this partnership will greatly benefit our internal security forces by providing them and their families with the quality healthcare they deserve,” he said.

Pratap C Reddy, Founder-Chairman of Apollo Hospitals, highlighted that the partnership aligns with the vision: “Heal in India, Heal by India, Heal from India.” He said, “Over the years, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, has emerged as a global hub for healthcare. Every month, more than 20,000 international patients are treated here. This agreement reinforces our mission to extend India’s finest healthcare expertise across borders, bringing hope and healing to Iraq’s security forces and their families.” PTI STH GDK SSK