‍Dhaka, 22 June 2023‍

Sena Kalyan Sangstha and Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a special ceremony held at Sena Kalyan's head office. In the presence of Sena Kalyan Sangstha Chairman Major General Iftekhar Anis, the MOU was signed. Major General Iftekhar Anis, addressing at the ceremony, congratulated Sena Kalyan Welfare Division and Apollo Hospitals Group-India on their Medical collaboration. Air Commodore Md. Shaharul Huda, Director General, Welfare Division, and Dr. K Hariprasad, Group- President, Apollo Hospitals, signed the agreement. Dr. Jithu Jose, Vice President of the International Division, represented the Apollo team. Dr. K Hariprasad thanked Sena Kalyan's leadership and pledged his full support for the Medical Collaboration MOU.

Mr. Jithu Jose elaborated on the medical assistance programme with special discounts for all retired members of the Armed Forces and their dependents, as well as all active and retired Sena Kalyan members. Apollo’s Consultant Joint Replacement Surgeon Dr. Kunal Patel presented a health awareness session titled "Healthy Joints." Senior members of Sena Kalyan, Mr. Shafeeq Azam, and Dr. Mokter Hossein from Apollo's representative office in Dhaka attended the event.

About Sena Kalyan Sangstha:

Sena Kalyan Sangstha (SKS) started its journey as Post War Services Reconstruction Fund. After the Indo-Pak partition it was known as Fauji Foundation. Fauji Foundation was renamed as Sena Kalyan Sangstha on 01 July 1972 by the directives of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It is a trust devoted to the Welfare of released, retired and discharged personnel of Armed Forces and their dependents. The vision of this organization is to serve the entire community of the retired armed forces personnel by generating maximum profit through commercial ventures utilizing its resources efficiently and distributing the profits by a wide range of welfare activities, while focusing on future growth in a sustainable manner for broader range of welfare. Since its inception, by the sincerity, dedication and hard work of all the vibrant members of Sena Kalyan Sangstha now is a symbol of trust and confidence and doing business for the greater cause of humanity.

About Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (AHEL)

It was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavour by launching India’s first corporate hospital - Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Now, as Asia largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes over 10000 beds across 72 Hospitals, 5000 Pharmacies, 100 primary care and diagnostic Clinics, 100 Telemedicine units across 9 countries, medical business process outsourcing services, Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy, 15 colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell and genetic research.

In a rare honor, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo's contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For more than 39 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services, and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.

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