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Saudi deal close as Diaverum appoints new CEO

In a surprise move, dialysis player Diaverum has appointed Dimitris Moulavasilis, the former CEO of imaging group Affidea to take over as President and CEO from 57-year old Dag Andersson, who is stepping down after 11 years, effective Q4 this year. Andersson will continue as chairman of Diaverum Arabia, the group’s Middle East entity which has reached a “framework agreement” with the Saudi government to renew its massive contract there.

Diaverum appoints new CEO and close to Saudi deal

In a surprise move, dialysis player Diaverum has appointed Dimitris Moulavasilis, the former CEO of imaging group Affidea to take over as President and CEO from 57-year old Dag Andersson, who is stepping down after 11 years. Andersson will remain a senior adviser to the group and continue as chairman of Diaverum Arabia, the latter a position he appears to have taken on only this year. So what are the implications of the move?

Diaverum posts 90 job vacancies in Saudi Arabia

International dialysis giant Diaverum has posted 90 job vacancies for its clinics in Saudi Arabia, according to local outlets. The group's massive government contract looks set to expire in 2019 and there is speculation it may not be renewed. 

Fresenius CEO hints at third country expansion for Helios

German and Spanish hospital giant Fresenius Helios saw 10% revenue growth in the first six months of 2018 and nearly the same EBITDA growth. Fresenius group CEO Stephan Sturm says Helios is looking at a third country, and we talk to an analyst about the various M&A opportunities the group has been linked to as well as the outlook in Germany generally.

Diaverum nearly doubles revenue in Romania

Global dialysis provider Diaverum saw 76% revenue growth in Romania in 2017 according to the Ministry of Finance. The impressive figures comes as speculation continues over the future of the group's Saudi Arabian contract.

FREE BLOG HBI Awards 2017: Improved HR increased responsibility, cut communication errors and increased patient numbers

By improving HR procedures, Apollo Dhaka Hospital has seen significant improvement in communication errors, accountability and a 15% increase in patient admissions. Apollo Hospitals Dhaka is the only JCI Accredited 450-bed multi-disciplinary super-specialty tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh, providing health care with the latest medical, surgical and diagnostic facilities.

FREE BLOG HBI Awards 2017: Training the community as first responders to combat cardiac arrests

As part of Apollo Hospitals Dhaka's Corporate Social Responsibility program, it trained 1,100 members of the community as first responders. The goal of the initiative was to educate more community participants so that they are confident enough to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to improve survival rates of people experiencing cardiac arrest or heart attack.

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