Lucknow Aug 5 (IANS) In a major boost to the healthcare infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh a collaboration between Apollo Hospitals and Medics Super Speciality Hospital was announced here on Saturday.
Under this ApolloMedics -- a 330-bed quaternary care hospital in the state capital -- would be commissioned by the third quarter of the current financial year an official told IANS.
"It will offer an integrated and comprehensive suite of healthcare services -- from preventative to curative to continual home care and follow-up. ApolloMedics will provide world class healthcare delivery services for all socio-economic strata of society in the region " the official stated.
Prathap Reddy Chairman Apollo Hospitals Group told the media that "the partnership with Medics Life Sciences is indeed a very special one for us as we look at enhancing our presence in this region."
Sushil Gattani Founder and Co-Chairman Medics Super Speciality Hospital termed the association as a monumental step in the healthcare ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
"The institution aims to deliver world-class treatment to the masses which were accessible only in metropolitan cities in the country till now. In addition there is potential to develop Lucknow as a cost-effective Medical Value Travel destination with direct flights to Middle East and South Asia every day " he said.

--IANS md/nir