Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Medicine by the prestigious University of New South Wales, Australia for his exemplary contribution to the health and wellbeing of millions

University of New South Wales (UNSW) President and Vice Chancellor Professor Ian Jacobs, presented the honorary degree, said both organizations have common values and a shared commitment to creating a better world through improving healthcare.

“The new Master of Public Health (International) program reflects these shared goals and builds on our considerable mutual strengths in health and education. I look forward to growing these enduring links between Australia and India,” Professor Jacobs said.

Students enrolled in the Master of Public Health (International) will have access to advanced learning tools and technology with a fully comparable experience to face-to-face learning.

“We have a huge demand for online learning, and in a rapidly changing world this is the future of education,” said Dr. Padmanesan Narasimhan, Program Director, Master of Public Health (International).

“UNSW and Medvarsity have both recognized this need, and our partnership brings together the very best of both institutions to improve the public health workforce in India,” Dr. Narasimhan said.

“At Apollo and Medvarsity, we are always looking for the best education partners that can add value to our doctors and healthcare professionals. This partnership between Apollo Medvarsity and UNSW brings an exceptional, globally recognized master’s program to India. Through this course our students can also apply for jobs with global organizations including the World Health Organization and UNESCO,” said Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group.