Apollo Health City, Hyderabad bagged for the 5th time, the National Tourism Award for the Best Medical Tourism Facility.

Apollo Health City, Hyderabad, was awarded the coveted National Tourism Award for the ‘Best Medical Tourism Facility’ for the year 2016-17. This is the second consecutive year and overall the fifth time, that Apollo Health City has been bestowed with the prestigious honour.

Shri. K. J. Alphons, Minister of State (IC) for Tourism, Government of India presented the award at a glittering ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on Thursday. Also present, was Smt. Rashmi Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Prior to this, Apollo Health City, Hyderabad, was conferred the rare honour for the years 2009-10; 2011-12; 2013-14 and 2015-16.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, said “Our clinical excellence, marked by quality processes and patient safety practices, and ongoing commitment to innovation – the life line of any business, has not only helped us make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable, but has placed us on the cutting edge of healthcare delivery, affording us several differentiators in various Centres of Excellence.”

“5th time National recognition as “Best Medical Tourism Facility” makes us feel very gratified & privileged. We owe this recognition to our consultants, doctors, nurses & support staff for their services to our patient’s, particular to our international patients, who visit us from 140 countries”, said Mrs. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group.