Aster DM Healthcare is trying to tap India’s rapidly rising spend on health care and fill a gap in a country where facilities are lacking in a multibillion dollar industry.
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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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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
Aster Medcity Hospital in Kochi – in pictures
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