New Delhi|HL
NATHEALTH, the apex body representing the Indian healthcare industry,
today announced Mr. Abhay Soi, Chairman & Managing Director, Max Healthcare Institute Limited,
as its new President for FY 24-25. Mr 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 Mr. Soi in the new leadership team are Ms. 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.
Continuing in his role, Secretary General, Mr 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.
Speaking on his appointment as the President of NATHEALTH, Mr Abhay Soi, Chairman and Managing
Director, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. said “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”.
Ameera Shah, Senior Vice President, NATHEALTH and Promoter & Managing Director, Metropolis
Healthcare said, “In the dynamic healthcare landscape, driven by technology and evolving patient
needs, digital health solutions offer unprecedented opportunities for innovation. The private sector is
today presented with a chance to lead growth and drive social impact through proactive digital
transformation. Our focus should be on expanding the overall health capacity through advanced
technologies to improve healthcare access, efficiency and quality. Our diversity is our strength and
NATHEALTH will continue to harness best expertise and domain experience in the healthcare sector for
collective efforts towards achieving universal health coverage. I am honoured to continue shaping our
nation’s healthcare future as part of the LT. My heartfelt gratitude to NATHEALTH for entrusting me
with this responsibility again, and I eagerly anticipate this journey of transformation and impact.”
Dr. Sangita Reddy, Vice President, NATHEALTH and Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals
Group shared, “As we welcome the dawn of a new era in healthcare in India, I am deeply honoured to
come on board as Vice President, NATHEALTH. Enabling a paradigm shift in addressing systemic issues
is vital for patient well-being and industry advancement. As we envision the future of healthcare in
India, integrating technology and patient safety is key, in addition to doing away with healthcare
disparities and promoting equity. A comprehensive healthcare model that combines expertise,
technology and highest standards of care, is essential. NATHEALTH is in a unique position to bring
industry and policymakers together to bridge gaps and create a unified ecosystem that prioritizes
inclusivity, quality compassion. Together, let us commit to making healthcare in India, efficient,
effective and patient-centric, that truly serves the needs of every individual.”
NATHEALTH was created with the vision to “Be the credible and unified voice in improving access and quality of
healthcare”. Leading healthcare service providers, medical technology providers (devices & equipment),
diagnostic service providers, health insurance companies, health education institutions, healthcare publishers,
and other stakeholders have come together to build it as a common platform to power the next wave of progress
in Indian healthcare. NATHEALTH is an inclusive institution that has representation of small & medium hospitals
and nursing homes. It is committed to working on its mission to encourage innovation, help bridge the skill and
capacity gap, help shape policy & regulations, and enable the environment to fund long-term growth.
NATHEALTH aims to help build a better and healthier future for both rural and urban India.
