Interview with Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare
Summary
Aster DM Healthcare, a major health care provider in the Gulf region, operates 488 facilities including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across the GCC and India. The company focuses on integrating care through digital tools and expanded services, aiming to move from treating illness to preventing it, with a recent investment of 1 billion dirhams to grow advanced medical services and hospital capacity.Key Facts
- Aster DM Healthcare began in 1987 and is now one of the largest health care providers in the Gulf region.
- The company operates 488 health facilities staffed by over 18,000 employees across the GCC and India.
- Aster’s model connects different levels of care (primary to quaternary) and includes digital platforms like the myAster app, which helps manage health outside the hospital.
- The app links with wearable devices like Fitbit and Apple Watch to share health data with doctors.
- The company focuses on shifting from reacting to illness toward prevention and early detection, especially for chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
- Aster treats about 17 million patients in the GCC and 8 million in India, using data to identify health risks and intervene early.
- They are investing 1 billion dirhams to add hospital beds and to expand advanced medical services, including organ transplants and robotic surgeries.
- The COVID-19 pandemic increased the demand for advanced care closer to home, boosting the need for higher-level specialized medical services.
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