Compassion Meets Expertise at Apollo: Your Health, Our Mission

His vision was not limited to hospitals, but aimed at creating an integrated ecosystem of care. Under his leadership, the Apollo Hospitals Group has established around 6000 pharmacies, 2000 retail touchpoints, and well over 25 million registered users on the digital platform Apollo 24/7. Driven by a profound sense of social responsibility, Dr. Reddy’s vision extended far beyond the boundaries of urban centres. He harnessed technology to provide high-quality medical care even to the remotest corners of the country, as illustrated by the tremendous success of telemedicine in India. Above all, Dr. Reddy gave hope to every citizen and patients in over 140 countries around the world, where none existed before. Dr. Reddy has been a staunch advocate for mandatory health insurance, firmly believing it is crucial for the nation’s wellbeing. His pioneering Re.1-a-day insurance project, initially introduced in his native village, set the stage for the Government of India’s Universal Health Insurance program

A thinker far ahead of his time, in the mid-70s, Dr. Reddy introduced the Master Health Check in India and continues to passionately champion preventive healthcare. Over 30 million health checks have been performed by the Apollo Hospitals Group to date, and given the burgeoning prevalence of non-communicable diseases.

A dedicated philanthropist, Dr. Reddy introduced social initiatives that helped transcend barriers, and a notable example is the Save a Child’s Heart Initiative, which is addressing the widespread issue of congenital heart disease in India. In addition, he has always been passionate about a holistic approach to community development, as exemplified by the Total Health Foundation that aims to uplift individuals physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually, building inclusive communities.

An innovative population health model, the Total Health program in Dr. Reddy’s native district, Aragonda in southern India, has achieved dramatic results, which have been published by prestigious institutions like the Harvard School of Public Health. Now, Aragonda is truly, in spirit, a Blue Zone. Throughout his work over the last 40 years in Indian healthcare, Dr. Reddy has been anchored in a strong sense of purpose – health and happiness for all. In the 40th year of the founding of Apollo Hospitals, the Apollo family re-dedicated itself to this purpose, aiming to transcend barriers of geography, capability, or technology to create a lasting, sustainable impact.