In a significant development for the Indian healthcare industry, NATHEALTH has unveiled its new leadership team during the Annual General Meeting following the 10th NATHEALTH Arogya Bharat Summit 2024.In a press statement on Thursday, the company informed that Abhay Soi, Chairman and Managing Director of Max Healthcare Institute , has assumed the presidency for the fiscal year 2024-25, succeeding Dr. Ashutosh Raghuvanshi.
The statement further informed , joining Soi in the leadership ensemble are seasoned industry stalwarts: Ameera Shah, Promoter and Managing Director of Metropolis Healthcare, as Senior Vice President; Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, as Vice President; Dr. Om Prakash Manchanda, Managing Director of Dr Lal PathLabs, taking up the role of Treasurer; and Mr. Anish Bafna, CEO and Managing Director of Healthium Medtech, serving as Secretary.
Siddhartha Bhattacharya continues in his role as the Secretary General, leading the NATHEALTH Secretariat team in its ongoing endeavors to foster strategic partnerships, unite healthcare stakeholders across India through regional chapters, and collaborate with policymakers to facilitate the next wave of healthcare advancements.
Expressing his enthusiasm on assuming the presidency, Mr. Abhay Soi said, "It is a privilege to be entrusted with the presidency of NATHEALTH, especially during these transformative times for the healthcare sector. With the Prime Minister’s strong commitment to Health for All and his vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, aiming for a digital and inclusive healthcare access, we are on the cusp of a significant opportunity. NATHEALTH will play a key role in partnering with the government in ensuring that the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister is realised. As President, I will make all efforts to ensure that NATHEALTH continues its efforts to build a healthcare ecosystem that thrives on inclusion, innovation and quality and partnerships"
Senior Vice President, Ameera Shah, highlighted the importance of digital health solutions in today's dynamic healthcare landscape, emphasising the need for proactive digital transformation to enhance healthcare access, efficiency, and quality.
Vice President, Dr Sangita Reddy, underscored the necessity for a comprehensive healthcare model integrating expertise, technology, and patient safety, aiming to address systemic issues and promote inclusivity, quality, and compassion.
The new leadership team brings a wealth of expertise and experience to drive NATHEALTH's mission of advancing healthcare accessibility and quality across India, aligning with the government's vision of Health for All and Viksit Bharat by 2047.