Siemens Ltd. and HCG enter into a collaboration to start Asia's first Centreof Excellence for Cancer CareSiemens' Ltd. today joined hands with Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG) to start the first Centre ofExcellence for Cancer Care in Asia. With this initiative, HCG becomes the first hospital in Asia to collaborate withSiemens' for a seven year period to focus on various projects in Oncology. Under this collaboration, Siemens willwork with HCG to develop software, undertake research & development and conduct training programs that willensure better alternatives to the clinicians & more effective treatment to the patients.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, February 11, 2011 /India PRwire/ -- Speaking to the media on this collaboration, Dr BerndMontag, CEO, Imaging & Therapy Systems Division, Siemens Healthcare Sector, Siemens AG. said "HCG coversthe complete spectrum of cancer care from early diagnosis to the most advanced therapy, and we are delighted toenter into this collaboration with them. Together, we are confident of making significant contribution to theevolution of modern Cancer Care".

Mr. Ragavan, Country Head, Healthcare Sector, Siemens Ltd., and Head - Imaging and Therapy division ofSiemens South Asia cluster further added, "In India, Cancer is the second largest killer in the spectrum ofnon-communicable diseases. The geographical spread of good quality cancer treatment centers is very poor asmost of the centers are situated in main metros. HCG, over the past 10 years has contributed significantly toestablish high quality Cancer Care centers in the Tier II and Tier III cities of India and we have been associatedwith them as the exclusive technology provider for the Radiation Oncology field. This new collaboration agreementtakes our relationship from a transaction level to a strategic level and we are excited about this development."

The objective of the collaboration is to bring together the clinical excellence and experience in managing andtreating cancer patients of HCG and the unique innovations in technology from Siemens Ltd., which help 'Fightingcancer - Fast and Focused'. For example, to ensure the exact location of the tumor in real time and target theradiation accordingly, Siemens has introduced the unique IM-RealART solution which allows for real-timere-planning; taking into account the actual tumor shapes on a particular day. This solution which includes the CTVision system, Intelligent treatment replanning software, Artiste Linear Accelerator and 160 Leaf MultileafCollimator is a revolutionary solution for advanced form of radiation therapy treatment - Adaptive Radiation Therapy(ART). This solution is available only at HCG- Bangalore and is a boon to the Cancer patients of India.

Dr B.S. Ajaikumar, Chairman, HCG said "Our vision is to be at the forefront of technology and introducerevolutionary methods to treat cancer patient, this can be only achieved by working with organisations with a similarvision. The earlier trend used to be of clinicians travelling overseas for training, research & development. Now theywill be trained in India at HCG. The collaboration with Siemens is a step in this direction."

HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG), South Asia's largest cancer care network, currently owns andmanages a network of 20 state-of-the-art cancer treatment centers across Asia. HCG focuses on the entire valuechain in cancer care from diagnostics to high end imaging services to cutting edge research and clinical trials. Ithas a vision to provide high quality, affordable and comprehensive cancer care to all segments of thesociety.Bangalore Institute of Oncology (BIO), the flagship of HCG, was set up almost two decades ago by Dr.Ajaikumar who had then just moved back from the US and was the first dedicated comprehensive Cancer Centre inthe private space. www.hcgoncology.com

The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry and a trendsetterin medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, medical information technology and hearing aids. Siemens offers itscustomers products and solutions for the entire range of patient care from a single source - from prevention andearly detection to diagnosis, and on to treatment and aftercare. By optimizing clinical workflows for the mostcommon diseases, Siemens also makes healthcare faster, better and more cost-effective. Siemens Healthcareemploys some 48,000 employees worldwide and operates around the world. In fiscal year 2010 (to September 30),the Sector posted revenue of 12.4 billion Euros and profit of around 750 million Euros. For further informationplease visit: www.siemens.com/healthcare.

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Siemens in India

The Siemens Group in India has emerged as a leading inventor, innovator and implementer of leading-edgetechnology enabled solutions operating in the core business segments of Industry, Energy and Healthcare. TheGroup's business is represented by various companies that span across these various segments.

Siemens brings to India state-of-the-art technology that adds value to customers through a combination of multiplehigh-end technologies for complete solutions. The Group has the competence and capability to integrate allproducts, systems and services. It caters to Industry needs across market segments by undertaking completeprojects such as Hospitals, Airports and Industrial units.

The Siemens Group in India comprises of 22 companies, providing direct employment to over 17,000 persons.Currently, the group has 18 manufacturing plants, a wide network up of Sales and Service offices across thecountry as well as over 500 channel partners

Today, Siemens, with its world-class solutions plays a key role in India's quest for developing moderninfrastructure.

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