Kuala lumpur: IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHH) has announced a strategic collaboration between its two Indian subsidiaries, Fortis Healthcare Ltd and Gleneagles Healthcare India Pvt Ltd, aimed at strengthening operational and financial synergies in the country. The collaboration is set to enhance IHH’s pan-India healthcare platform by expanding operational scale, clinical excellence, and geographical reach.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the move involves an operation and maintenance services agreement under which Fortis will manage five out of six hospitals currently operated by Gleneagles India. This initiative is poised to bring together complementary capabilities under a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centric care. It also aims to unlock operational and financial synergies across both networks while retaining the respective talent pool and maintaining autonomy in financial management.

IHH added that the agreement remains conditional upon the acceptance and acknowledgment of relevant parties. Group chief executive officer, Dr. Prem Kumar Nair, emphasized that the collaboration reflects the group’s long-term growth commitment in one of its key markets. He stated that with shared commitment and complementary strengths, the collaboration is creating a comprehensive pan-India hospital network to meet the evolving healthcare needs of millions across the country.

Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, IHH operates a network of hospitals and healthcare services across multiple countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Trkiye, India, and Greater China.