Apollo Hospitals has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Interior, Republic of Iraq, to manage and operate the Internal Security Force Hospital. This partnership aims to provide advanced medical care to Iraq’s security forces and their families, further strengthening India’s healthcare footprint overseas. Under the agreement, Apollo Hospitals will bring its expertise in hospital management, advanced clinical care, and patient safety protocols to ensure the delivery of world-class healthcare services at the facility.
The collaboration is expected to benefit Iraqi security forces personnel by providing them with access to specialized care and treatment. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, noted that this partnership marks a significant milestone in strengthening healthcare services for Iraq’s internal security forces and their families. Ouday Khudhair Saeed, First Secretary, Iraq, expressed confidence that the partnership will greatly benefit the country’s internal security forces by providing them with quality healthcare.
The agreement aligns with Apollo Hospitals’ vision of “Heal in India, Heal by India, Heal from India.” Pratap C Reddy, Founder-Chairman of Apollo Hospitals, highlighted that the partnership reinforces the hospital’s mission to extend India’s finest healthcare expertise across borders. Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, has emerged as a global hub for healthcare, treating over 20,000 international patients every month.
The partnership is a significant step in strengthening India’s healthcare footprint overseas. It demonstrates the country’s capability to provide high-quality healthcare services globally. The agreement is also a testament to the growing relationship between India and Iraq in the healthcare sector. With this partnership, Apollo Hospitals is expected to play a vital role in providing advanced medical care to Iraq’s security forces and their families, contributing to the country’s healthcare infrastructure.
The agreement was signed on September 28, 2025, and marks a new chapter in the collaboration between India and Iraq in the healthcare sector. The partnership is expected to bring hope and healing to Iraq’s security forces and their families, and further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. Overall, the agreement is a significant milestone in the growth of India’s healthcare sector and its increasing presence in the global healthcare market.