NATHEALTH, the apex body representing the Indian healthcare industry, on Wednesday announced Abhay Soi, Chairman & Managing Director, Max Healthcare Institute Limited, as its new President for FY 24-25.
According to a press statement, Soi takes charge from Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, erstwhile President of NATHEALTH during FY 23-24, and assumes responsibility for steering the organization towards new horizons. This was announced today in the Annual General Meeting post the 10th NATHEALTH Arogya Bharat Summit 2024.
Joining Soi in the new leadership team are Ameera Shah, Promoter & MD of Metropolis Healthcare, as Senior Vice President and Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, as Vice President. Dr. Om Prakash Manchanda, Managing Director, Dr Lal PathLabs is Treasurer and Mr Anish Bafna, CEO & MD, Healthium Medtech, is Secretary. This esteemed team of industry luminaries brings a wealth of expertise and experience to drive NATHEALTH’s mission of advancing healthcare accessibility and quality across India.
“It is a privilege to be entrusted with the presidency of NATHEALTH, especially during these transformative times for the healthcare sector. With the Prime Minister’s strong commitment to Health for All and his vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, aiming for a digital and inclusive healthcare access, we are on the cusp of a significant opportunity. NATHEALTH will play a key role in partnering with the government in ensuring that the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister is realized. As President, I will make all efforts to ensure that NATHEALTH continues its efforts to build a healthcare ecosystem that thrives on inclusion, innovation and quality and partnerships,” the newly appointed President, Soi said.
Continuing in his role, Secretary General, Siddhartha Bhattacharya will lead the NATHEALTH Secretariat team in its ongoing efforts to foster strategic partnerships, bring together healthcare stakeholders across India through the regional chapters, and work with policymakers to create a synergy that will power the next wave of healthcare for all, the body stated.
