Hyderabad, Mar 27 (TNT): Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, has been elected President of NATHEALTH for 2026–27.
She succeeds Ameera Shah, Promoter and Executive Chairperson of Metropolis Healthcare.
The announcement was made at NATHEALTH’s Annual General Meeting held after the 12th Arogya Bharat Annual Summit 2026.
The new leadership team includes Himanshu Baid, Managing Director of Poly Medicure Ltd, as Senior Vice President, and Varun Khanna, Group Managing Director of Quality Care India Ltd, as Vice President.
Speaking on her appointment, Reddy said India’s healthcare system must evolve towards preventive care, patient safety and long-term wellbeing, with a focus on strengthening primary care, expanding insurance coverage and leveraging digital health technologies to improve access and outcomes.
Baid said India is well positioned to emerge as a global hub for medtech innovation and healthcare technology, emphasising the need for increased investment in research and development, supportive regulatory frameworks and stronger collaboration between industry, academia and policymakers.
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