Aster Medcity Hospital in Kochi – in pictures

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  • The pharmacy at the Aster Medcity Hospital in Kochi. India’s health care sector is expected to grow by 15 per cent annually to reach $90 billion by 2017 compared with $58.2bn last year, according to KPMG. Subhash Sharma for The National
    The pharmacy at the Aster Medcity Hospital in Kochi. India’s health care sector is expected to grow by 15 per cent annually to reach $90 billion by 2017 compared with $58.2bn last year, according to KPMG. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • A technician at work in the radiology department of Aster's Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
    A technician at work in the radiology department of Aster's Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • The presidential Lounge at Aster's Medcity hospital. India's per capita health care spend is expected to rise to $88.7 this year from $57.9 in 2011. Subhash Sharma for The National
    The presidential Lounge at Aster's Medcity hospital. India's per capita health care spend is expected to rise to $88.7 this year from $57.9 in 2011. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • A grandmother is all smiles as she watches her newborn grandson at Aster's Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
    A grandmother is all smiles as she watches her newborn grandson at Aster's Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • A young patient undergoes an xray. Subhash Sharma for The National
    A young patient undergoes an xray. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • A patient arrives at Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
    A patient arrives at Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • A family member of a patient from Muscat gets assistance from Medcity hospital staff. Subhash Sharma for The National
    A family member of a patient from Muscat gets assistance from Medcity hospital staff. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • The Aster Medcity hospital in Kochi, located on the banks of Periyar river, is bathed with light at night. Subhash Sharma for The National
    The Aster Medcity hospital in Kochi, located on the banks of Periyar river, is bathed with light at night. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • APJ Abdul Kalam, the former president of India, during the inauguration of Aster Medcity hospital Subhash Sharma for The National
    APJ Abdul Kalam, the former president of India, during the inauguration of Aster Medcity hospital Subhash Sharma for The National
  • Azad Moopen, the Dubai-based billionaire who runs Aster DM Healthcare, during the inauguration of the company's flagship hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
    Azad Moopen, the Dubai-based billionaire who runs Aster DM Healthcare, during the inauguration of the company's flagship hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • Harish Pillai, the chief executive of the Aster Medcity Hospital, intends the hospital to be on a par with the best hospitals in Singapore. Subhash Sharma for The National
    Harish Pillai, the chief executive of the Aster Medcity Hospital, intends the hospital to be on a par with the best hospitals in Singapore. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • Al view of the Periyar river from Aster Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
    Al view of the Periyar river from Aster Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • Essa Al Haj Al Maidoor, the director general of the Dubai Health Authority, attended the inauguration of Aster Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National
    Essa Al Haj Al Maidoor, the director general of the Dubai Health Authority, attended the inauguration of Aster Medcity hospital. Subhash Sharma for The National