Apollo, Ramsay Sime Darby to offer diabetic care in Malaysia

Country with 3.2 mn diabetics has one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates among adults worldwide

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BS Reporter Hyderabad
Last Updated : Nov 23 2015 | 7:04 PM IST
Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited, wholly-owned subsidiary of Apollo Hospital Enterprise Limited, and Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare on Monday announced a collaboration to offer diabetes care in Malaysia.

Malaysia with 3.2 million diabetics has one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates among adults worldwide. Estimates indicate 1 in 6 adults in the country has diabetes.

The strategic intent is to start these services at Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care-owned hospitals, and expand across neighbourhood clinics.

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The partnership also aim to work closely with local communities to improve screening, early detection, awareness and management of diabetes, a release stated.

Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd, formerly Sime Darby Global Healthcare Sdn Bhd, provides healthcare services across Asia.
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First Published: Nov 23 2015 | 5:40 PM IST

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