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Problems in Lesotho for Netcare as government pulls PPP deal

Netcare's deal to build and manage Lesotho's largest hospital has run aground, with the government moving to cancel the multi-million Rand deal for alleged breach of contract - a move Netcare says it will challenge. HBI speaks to a South Africa-based hospital source to find out more.

Domiciliary care flatlines in Sweden

The Swedish domiciliary care sector did not enjoy the same growth as its European neighbours through the pandemic, with older residents rejecting all but the most essential services. HBI speaks to two Swedish domiciliary care operators to find out more.

French general home service group shifting to healthcare

Domiciliary care is set to go from 30% to 50% of revenues for France's largest home services group Oui Care, as demand for child care declines and people opt against going into care homes, CEO Guillaume Richard tells HBI.

Gulf Capital takes re-branded IVI into India

Gulf Capital is taking its Middle East-based IVF platform, acquired from global player IVIRMA last year and now re-branded as ART, into India with the rollout of 18 IVF clinics nationwide. 

Max Healthcare raises $165m

India's second-largest for-profit hospital chain Max Healthcare has raised 1,200 crore ($160m) in a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), almost the exact same amount as Apollo Hospitals did in January.

City & County acquires UK rivals

UK-based community homecare and domiciliary care specialist City & County Healthcare Group has acquired rivals MiHomecare Limited and Complete Care Amegreen, further extending its UK portfolio as M&A activity in the sector resumes after a Covid hiatus.

Interview: Martin Jones, CEO, Home Instead UK

This week we interview Martin Jones, the CEO of UK-based home care operator Home Instead, about the effect of COVID on the market, drivers, and the growth of the franchise model.

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