WRITTEN BY CHARLES ROBERTS

Boasting state-of-the-art technology, accomplished medical professionals and exclusive international accreditation, Apollo Bramwell is the Indian Ocean’s leading private hospital.

THE GREATEST WEALTH IS Health

From a high standard

of care and treatment

flexibility to private

rooms and added peace of

mind, several private healthcare

benefits are immeasurable.

Aiming to provide these

boundless merits to the island

nation of Mauritius is Apollo

Bramwell Hospital (ABH).

About Apollo Bramwell

In November 2005, the

Chennai-based Apollo group

of hospitals and British

American Investment signed a

memorandum of understanding

to construct a 200-bed

multidisciplinary medical facility

in Mauritius. Today, ABH is the

Indian Ocean’s largest private

hospital, with over 200 nurses

and 200 physicians and dentists,

most of which are trained

or certified to international

standards.

ABH prides itself on being

a one-stop convenience,

with numerous inpatient and

outpatient services such as high

dependency units, neonatal,

cardiac and general intensive

care, paediatric private beds,

consultation rooms and a 24-

hour emergency facility.

In addition to patient comfort

with fully air conditioned rooms,

healthy meals three times a

day, individual TV screens and

internet access, visitors are also

catered for with special lounges,

cafeterias and shops.

For the founder and chairman

of Apollo Hospitals Group Dr.

Prathap C. Reddy, employing

technological advances to

provide patients with the best

care possible is a prime concern.

“Our endeavour is to establish a

state-of-the-art hospital with the

highest standards of patient care

and with wide-ranging facilities

under one roof,” he notes.

APOLLO BRAMWELL HOSPITAL

As the majority of us are all too aware, life is full of unexpected twists and turns. But whatever happens in our work and social life, health remains a priority. Several individuals still rely on national health services to provide treatment and care in times of hardship, however more and more people are seeking private cover and protection.

“Our mission is to bring healthcare of international standards

within the reach of every individual. We are committed to the

achievement and maintenance of excellence in education, research

and healthcare for the benefit of humanity.”

Papworth partnershipIn June 2013, ABH signed a partnership agreement with the

world-famous Papworth Hospital in London to enhance specialist

cardiac services and educate key clinical staff.

“We are proud to be associated with Papworth Hospital, which is

truly a leader in cardiothoracic surgery and cardiology, but is also the

UK’s main heart and lung transplant centre,” notes David Gray, deputy

chairman of Apollo Bramwell Hospital.

“Apollo Bramwell will greatly benefit from the support of Papworth

Hospital, which will include the potential for having surgeons and

cardiologists performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at

Apollo Bramwell.”

Every year, Papworth treats over 22,800 inpatients and 53,400

outpatients requiring specialist heart and lung treatment from the

UK’s largest cardiothoracic hospital. Apollo Bramwell hopes to gain

invaluable insights from the Cambridge-based hospital, which has

proud to announce the launch of a full-service orthotic and prosthetic

facility. The new department aims to offer renewed hope, greater

mobility and a better quality of life for amputees that have lost a limb

as a result of disease or an accident.

“Diabetes is a common reason why Mauritians lose a limb and

need to use a prosthesis,” David reveals. “This service will therefore

offer a special prosthetic program to fit the individual needs of each

patient. We provide amputees with mobility, comfort and an improved

self-image thanks to the latest designs available in prosthetic limbs.”

Along with expert guidance and support to help choose the

right prosthesis that best suits their needs, patients will also benefit

from careful monitoring, as long-term care is required for devices to

accurately fit and function correctly.

David explains: “Due to technological advances prosthetic

components are continually changing, which can make the decision-

making process confusing.

“While we utilise modern technology, it is important to

understand that the latest and greatest appliance is not always the

most appropriate for every patient. Our policy is to provide the most

appropriate device, matching the patient’s lifestyle in the most cost-

effective manner.”

The department at ABH

has been established alongside

Marissa Nel & Associates,

a specialised orthotic and

prosthetic facility in South

Africa, and Ottobock, a German

organisation that produces

prostheses, braces and orthoses.

Accreditation, quality and certification

ABH has now joined an elite

and exclusive circle as one of

only 385 hospitals in the world

to win the Joint Commission

International (JCI) gold

accreditation. With over 350

stringent guidelines, covering

surgical hygiene, anaesthesia

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witnessed over 1000 heart and

lung transplants since it was

founded over 30 years ago.

“Papworth is a fantastic

institution with a history of

outstanding results, including

the first ever heart transplant

operation in the UK back in

1979,” cites H.E. Nick Leake,

British High Commissioner to

Mauritius.

“Apollo Bramwell is bringing

specialised services to the

region for the first time, such as

those provided in conjunction

with Papworth. It will position

Mauritius on the right track to be

a services hub for Africa.”

New facility at ABHEarlier in 2013, ABH was

procedures and air quality, the accreditation is recognised as a symbol

of quality, which reflects an organisation’s commitment to meet high

performance standards.

“JCI accreditation is a further indication of the Apollo Bramwell

Hospital’s commitment to world-class medical excellence; it means

first and foremost the highest standard of care for our patients,” the

hospital boasts.

Despite this industry recognition, ABH still employs a quality

management system to produce results that meet and exceed

stakeholder and public expectations.

“By reinforcing the goals and objectives of patient care, quality

is not only an additional step of control or inspection, but an integral

part of our daily practices and work for every employee throughout

the hospital,” notes ABH.

“The hospital is continuously exploring ways of improving the

quality of healthcare through the latest evidence-based medicine,

audits of services, integrated care pathways, indicator measurements,

voice of customers, customer satisfaction including complaints/

incidents and other standardisation frameworks.”

ABH promotes a proactive culture that encourages patients to be

involved in the decision making process and to ask questions at every

point of their treatment.

“From the time the patient steps in the hospital till the discharge

journey, quality standards are applied and respected to cater for best

quality of healthcare that the patient experiences,” asserts ABH.

Ultimately, ABH is a world-class facility that acknowledges how

significant health is in today’s modern society. Any patient visiting

Mauritius can rest assured that they are in the best hands possible.

“While we utilise modern technology, it is important to understand that the latest and greatest appliance is not always the most appropriate for every patient. Our policy is to provide the most appropriate device, matching the patient’s lifestyle in the most cost-effective manner.”

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