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Mexican maternity chain targets affordable market by ditching hotelier model

Healthcare Nova speaks to an operator who says he is providing affordable maternity and OBGYN services in Mexico by ditching the hotelier model, and drawing inspiration from other emerging market providers. Juan Moctezuma is co-founder and CEO of Reina Madre Hospital in Toluca, which has been included in Duke University's Global Health Institute Innovations in Healthcare 2018 cohort.

Rural US healthcare giant plans to open 300 primary care clinics in Ghana

A giant US-based rural health group is looking to expand its operations in Ghana, from 25 clinics to 300 over the next 3-4 years. We speak to Dr Dan Blue and Jim Slack, Executive VP and VP respectively of Sanford World Clinics about expansion, working with the Ghanaian government and reaching break-even.

Apollo reaches $1bn revenue despite demonetisation, stent caps and a “VIP admission”

Apollo, India’s second largest healthcare services chain, has surpassed $1bn revenue for the financial year ending March 31 - but its results were hit by demonetisation, a cylone, stent caps, and what it called a "VIP admission". Healthcare Nova spoke to Ms Suneeta Reddy, managing director of Apollo Hospitals, during the company's investor teleconference on May 31.

CEO to leave low margin Norlandia

The CEO of Norwegian care group Norlandia is to stand down in September, with her deputy taking her place. Speaking to Healthcare Nova, Hilde-Britt Mellbye confirmed her replacement will be Yngvar Tov Herbjørnssønn, who is the group’s current organisational director and the deputy CEO. Mellbye will however be staying on until January 1, 2017, as an advisor to her replacement.

UK healthcare faces up to Brexit

The UK has voted to leave the EU unleashing economic and political turmoil that has taken the legs out from under Sterling, ignited press hysteria and will likely see the leaders of both major parties replaced. As always, the NHS was front and centre during the campaign. But concerns for healthcare more broadly, including the private sector, are numerous. We talk to investors, operators and advisors.

Humana to IPO at up to €355m

Swedish care provider Humana is to IPO on March 22 in a listing which will value it at up to SEK3.3bn. The listing follows IPOs from Capio and Attendo in Sweden and from Pihlajalinna in Finland in 2015.

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