Healthcare Magazine December 2015 | Page 127

ZULEKHA HOSPITAL
EUROPE construction of a tertiary care centre in Daud ’ s home country of India , supported by the main part of a $ 24 million funding from the International Finance Corporation ( IFC ). Once completed , Alexis Hospital facility in Nagpur will contain 200 beds and will offer patients both secondary and tertiary care ; it is predicted that over 100,000 patients will walk through its doors each year . The centre will specialise in oncology , cardiology , orthopaedics and neurology and is set to stimulate healthcare in the broader region by acting as a state of the art hub .
The remaining $ 3 million of the IFC package has been used to fund energy-efficiency measures at Zulekha Hospitals Group ’ s Sharjah facility , although this expenditure is part of a much greater commitment to protecting the environment . Operationally speaking , the group ensures that its procurement and the care that it gives are both delivered efficiently and with environmental impact taken into serious consideration .
Across the organisation , the group has endeavoured to use environmentally friendly building products . Recognising the impact that IT usage can have on energy usage , its department has switched to using energysaving products where possible . At a broader staff level , employees have implemented recycling initiatives on a large scale .
A statement from the company shows that its efforts have been well recognised , both at home and internationally , it said : “ It is because of

Key Personnel

Taher Shams Managing Director
Mr . Taher Shams began his career with Zulekha Healthcare Group after achieving a degree in Marketing and Finance .
He heads the expansion projects of the group in UAE and India to bring applied dedication for quality healthcare in the region with suitable environmentsensitive solutions .
His responsibilities include forging innovative IT solutions to strengthen the healthcare framework and leading all healthcare projects for Zulekha Healthcare Group in UAE , as well as projects for healthcare and education in India .
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