Apollo Hospitals Chennai has achieved a remarkable milestone in cardiac care, completing 500 robotic cardiac surgeries. This achievement underscores Apollo’s commitment to advanced, patient-centric care and solidifies its position as a leader in minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
Key Developments in Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Apollo Cancer Centers and Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Vanagaram, have taken a significant step in promoting breast cancer awareness by organizing the “Pedal Pink” cyclothon in Tiruvallur. This event, part of the #TalkPink campaign, aims to foster open conversations about breast health and encourage routine breast self-examinations.

Apollo Hospitals Chennai is setting new standards in stroke care by extending its treatment window to 24 hours for major strokes while maintaining its 4.5-hour stroke treatment promise. This initiative comes as a response to the alarming rise in stroke cases in India, which have increased from 1.25 million in 2021 to approximately 1.8 million in 2023, according to the Indian Stroke Association (ISA).

Apollo Hospitals has taken a significant leap forward in healthcare innovation with the inauguration of the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine (CDHPM) at The Apollo University in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. This ground-breaking initiative, a collaboration between Apollo University, Apollo Hospitals, and the University of Leicester, aims to revolutionise healthcare delivery through advanced digital solutions and personalised medicine approaches.
Pioneering Research for Better Healthcare
The CDHPM will spearhead research in critical healthcare areas, focusing on:

Apollo Hospitals Chennai has been recognised as a Center of Excellence in Endoscopy Services after successfully undergoing the ENDOSAFE audit. This prestigious recognition highlights the hospital’s unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standards in patient care, particularly in the field of endoscopic procedures.

The GRT Generational Pride Award was presented to Ms. Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, and Ms. Sindoori Reddy, Director – Strategy, Apollo Hospitals, whose collective contributions have significantly advanced healthcare in India. The award was given to them by Ms. Madhavi Radhakrishnan of GRT Jewellers and Ms. Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson of The Hindu Group at The Hindu World of Women (WoW) Awards 2025, held on 28 March 2025.

Apollo Hospitals today launched the fifth edition of its Health of the Nation 2025 (HoN-2025) report with a clear message: “Don’t wait for symptoms—make preventive health your priority.” Based on health screenings from over 2.5 million individuals across the Apollo ecosystem in India, the report reveals a silent epidemic—millions are living with undiagnosed chronic conditions despite showing no visible symptoms. Notably, 26% were found hypertensive and 23% diabetic despite being asymptomatic, underlining that a symptom-led healthcare model is no longer viable.

Apollo Hospitals has emerged as a global leader in healthcare research, surpassing 5,000 publications over the past decade, marking a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to advancing medical science. This achievement was highlighted in a recent study published in the prestigious National Board of Examination Journal of Medical Sciences (NBEJMS).

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, marked World Emergency Medicine Day by launching the ‘Fleet of Hope’, the city’s largest hospital ambulance fleet, aimed at promoting the 1066 Emergency Helpline. The initiative emphasizes calling 1066 during medical emergencies instead of self-transporting patients.

In a critical medical intervention, a nine-year-old boy from Greater Noida was successfully treated at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals after ingesting six small bullet-shaped magnets, each measuring 1.5 inches. The child presented with severe abdominal pain and persistent vomiting for nearly ten days after magnet ingestion. A CT scan confirmed the presence of the magnets in his small intestine.