Indian hospital chain Apollo has collaborated with JMI Group to establish and operate the Apollo Clinic in Dhaka, ensuring access to world-class treatment for patients in the region. The license agreement for the partnership was signed between JMI Specialized Hospital Limited and Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited, according to a press release. The signing ceremony, held at Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon on Tuesday, marked the official collaboration between Md Abdur Razzaq, Founding Managing Director and Chairman of JMI Specialized Hospital Limited, and Tarun Gulati, Head of Franchise Business at Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited, it said. JMI Specialized Hospital, a subsidiary of JMI Group, has received the license to operate "Apollo Clinic" in Dhaka. The clinic will boast state-of-the-art technologies, featuring the country's leading physicians, clinicians, and management staff. With an expected annual capacity of serving more than one million patients, the Apollo Clinic in Dhaka is set to become a healthcare hub in Bangladesh. Chairman of JMI Group, M Jabed Iqbal Pathan, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "This partnership with India's best hospital brand, Apollo, is a testament to our commitment to bringing qualitative changes to the healthcare sector in Bangladesh. Our goal is to offer world-class healthcare services within the country, eliminating the need for patients to seek treatment abroad." Founder and Managing Director of JMI Group, Md Abdur Razzaq, emphasized the focus on quality healthcare at a fair price. He announced plans to extend the services of the Apollo Clinic brand across the country, promoting accessibility to top-notch medical care. MTarun Gulati of Apollo Health Lifestyle Limited highlighted the strategic partnership, stating, "JMI is one of the best healthcare brands in Bangladesh, and we are excited to collaborate with them. We aim to ensure state-of-the-art diagnostic, consultation, and health check-up facilities, gradually expanding our business with JMI." Dr Tamjeed Alam, CEO of JMI Specialized Hospital, envisaged the collaboration as creating a healthcare ecosystem where excellence is ingrained. He stated, "Apollo Clinic, Dhaka, will become a beacon of hope and healing, offering world-class treatment within the country." The license agreement signing ceremony was moderated by Major (Retd.) Abdullah Al Faruqi, Deputy General Manager of Administration Department of JMI Group. Key personnel from both organizations and leading physicians were present at the event, marking a milestone in Bangladesh's healthcare landscape.

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