Acquisition

Fortis Healthcare Acquires Mauritian Hospital

It is the only private hospital in Mauritius that undertakes cardiac surgeries

Fortis Healthcare Limited, has forayed into the international healthcare market. Fortis, through one of its wholly owned subsidiary, has joined hands with a diversified Mauritian Industrial Group CIEL, through its subsidiary Novelife Limited, to acquire jointly, a controlling stake in Mauritius' largest private hospital, 'Clinique Darné,' now re-christened Fortis Clinique Darné.

Shivinder Mohan Singh, CEO and Managing Director, Fortis Healthcare Limited, said, "This deal marks Fortis' first foray internationally. We are very excited about this opportunity to work with our partners to develop tertiary level quality healthcare in the Mascareignes region."

The 120-bed Fortis Clinique Darné is one of the most modern medical centres in Mauritius, combining the traditions of dedicated personal care with hi-tech facilities and offering wide range of general and specialised medical services in a caring and friendly environment. It is the only private hospital in Mauritius that undertakes cardiac surgeries. Fortis has also taken over the operations and management of the hospital and plans to develop the hospital into a large super- specialty hospital in the region. Fortis Clinique Darné has adequate potential for growth keeping in mind its six acre property and the size of the market in Mauritius and neighboring countries.

EH News Bureau