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Affidea acquires two clinics in Switzerland

Pan-European imaging and diagnostics firm Affidea has expanded its operations in Switzerland with the acquisition of two clinics, a radiology centre and a gastroenterology centre.

Clariane exits the UK and makes progress on Dutch and Belgium sale

Pan-European listed French nursing home group Clariane has successfully exited the UK with the sale of its Berkley Care subsidiary. The group has also made progress on the sale of its Belgian and Dutch branches, but has not yet secured a buyer for these.

AXA UK acquires HBSUK

Insurance company AXA UK has acquired healthcare services provider HBSUK. It shows how the group is pursuing a wider remit than traditionally expected of insurance companies.

Dallah Health eyeing strategic expansion in Saudi Arabia

Listed Saudi hospital group Dallah Health is eyeing strategic expansion in Saudi Arabia as part of its dual aims of becoming the leading healthcare provider in the Kingdom and helping to position the country as a leading medical tourism destination. Its strategic expansion is part of its efforts to support the national Vision 2030.

Medicharme enters liquidation

Medicharme, a medium sized French nursing home group owned by UK PE investor G Squared, has entered liquidation. The company became insolvent due to rising costs and low occupancy. The company's 43 facilities will continue to operate as normal for the time being. Takeover offers for the facilities will be examined by the courts on March 21.

San Donato may be preparing to IPO

Rumours are circulating that San Donato, Italy’s largest for-profit hospital group, is about to IPO. HBI speaks to an Italian market expert to see how likely this is.

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