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Saudi German makes plans in Nigeria

MENA hospital group Saudi German has partnered with a major Nigerian politician's healthcare company to build a referral centre, diagnostic centre and 100-bed hospital in the capital Abuja. This will provide an excellent channel for referring out-of-pocket payers to Dubai - but Saudi German is keen to stress it should also generally help stem the tide of medical tourists flooding out of the country. 
July 24, 2018

Aster DM full-year results show slow pivot to India

India and GCC hospital group Aster DM has revealed revenue and EBITDA growth of 13% and 79%, respectively, in its first annual report since IPOing in Mumbai in February this year. The increase in the proportion of revenues made in India shows the group's pivot towards that market, although it is sticking to the safe haven of larger cities.
July 24, 2018

FREE BLOG HBI Awards 2017: Training initiatives that massively improve quality and delivery

Aster DM described in great detail how enhanced learning programmes and cultural change, which left far more responsibility in the hands of staff, led to big improvements in care. One of the largest and fastest growing conglomerates in the MENA region, Aster DM Healthcare covers the full spectrum of healthcare services with a portfolio that includes hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, retail pharmacies and consultancy services.
July 6, 2018

Interview: Erik Koornneef, head of AI at Cognit

Healthcare Nova speaks to Erik Koornneef, UAE-Based head of Watson Health at Cognit Technology Solutions, an AI solutions provider established as JV between Mubadala and IBM Watson with the aim to enable the adoption of artificial intelligence in the MENA region.
July 3, 2018

NMC signs JV with Saudi state-owned investor

London-listed GCC operator NMC Healthcare has signed a joint venture with the investment arm of Saudi Arabia's private sector pension fund in an all-equity deal. We talk to local contacts and NMC about what both sides are looking to get out of this.
June 13, 2018

FREE BLOG HBI Awards 2018: Building a sub-brand to appeal to new consumers

When evaluating its patient base in the UAE in 2016, NMC found that the majority came from the Indian sub-continent and the general perception was that it was an Indian healthcare brand. To change this and to increase expat and Emirati patients, NMC introduced a new “Royal” brand of hospital, which focused on the preferences of expats and Emiratis for a personalised care service adding to the overall patient experience. The leading non-Royal brand NMC hospital has 45% of its patients from India, 2% Western expats and 8% UAE national. With the new Royal brand, this ratio was reversed with 45% UAE nationals, 10% Western Expats and 15% from India. Here is how.
May 27, 2018

Medgate AI project to cut costs by 30-40%

Digital healthcare pioneer Medgate is evaluating opportunities in Germany and other European countries. A chatbot based on the 12 million telehealth sessions it has held over the past 19 years is in development and will be launched at the end of 2018 and should reduce costs by 30-40%, Medgate CEO and founder Andy Fischer tells Healthcare Nova. 
May 25, 2018
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