Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG) has announced the strategic acquisition of SRJ CBCC Cancer hospital in Indore. The acquisition marks HCG’s entry into the key geography of Madhya Pradesh enhancing its commitment to delivering cancer care across India, it said in a statement. HCG further plans to expand by adding 100 beds and cancer diagnostic and treatment facility within an estimated operational timeline of 2 years. “With its entry into the 10th state, HCG is now a network of 21 comprehensive cancer centers with 24 hospitals across India and Africa, and 8 Daycare centres,” it said.
SRJ CBCC Cancer Hospital is centrally located and is Indore’s first comprehensive cancer Centre. The hospital has 50 Cancer Care beds and houses LINAC machines. “The acquisition also unlocks opportunities for operational scale-up, including the introduction of organ-specific practices and the introduction of next-gen cancer care technologies,” HCG said.
Dr BS Ajaikumar, Executive Chairman, Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited, said, “This milestone marks our entry into this vibrant healthcare market and underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class cancer care. We believe in the potential of this acquisition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless patients and further our mission of ensuring accessible and exceptional cancer care across India. Our team’s commitment and SRJ CBCC Cancer Hospital’s established tradition of excellence make us ready to revolutionize oncology care in Indore and the surrounding areas.”
Raj Gore, CEO, Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited, said, “Entering Indore, we aim to find more opportunities to address the critical gap in cancer care in Madhya Pradesh. Our endeavor is to make the most advanced and comprehensive cancer treatment available to patients and provide longer and better quality of life to each patient without having to travel miles for it. We would be extending our network strength of renowned oncologists’ and largest Tumor Board in the country to Indore and Madhya Pradesh.”
Madhya Pradesh accounts for a sizable share of cancer incidence in India with high prevalence of head & neck and tongue cancer in men and breast and cervix cancer in women. HCG has a network of 21 comprehensive cancer centers across India and Africa.