Celebrations in Healthcare: AIG Hospitals to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment with ₹800 Crore Investment
Hyderabad, India 13 January 2025: L The Board of AIG Hospitals has approved the acquisition of Proton Beam Therapy system. Consequently, AIG Hospitals has entered into an agreement to acquire state-of-the-art Proteus®ONE Proton Therapy System including DynamicARC® from IBA, a Belgium-based supplier of equipment and services in the field of proton therapy, considered to be the most advanced form of radiation therapy available today. With this new delivery technique called DynamicARC® proton therapy, the system will be the first-of-its-kind installation in South-East Asia. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AIG Hospitals’ commitment to delivering the most advanced, effective, and accessible cancer care to patients in India.
Proton Beam Therapy is a highly precise form of radiation therapy that targets tumors with exceptional accuracy, substantially minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This technology is a gamechanger in treating complex cancers, particularly in children and adults with tumors located near critical organs.
“At AIG Hospitals, our unwavering commitment is to place patients at the heart of everything we do. The acquisition of the Proton Beam Therapy System and the strategic partnership with IBA represent a transformative step forward in our mission to provide cutting-edge, compassionate care,” Dr D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals said. He further added that “The Proteus®ONE Proton Therapy System will be part of our new 300-bedded dedicated Oncology Centre coming up within the existing Gachibowli campus, enabling comprehensive cancer care comparable to the best in the world.”
AIG Hospitals will invest INR 800 Crores in this new Oncology Centre, making it only the Third Proton Therapy Centre in the Country and the first one in twin Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Mr PVS Raju, Vice Chairman, AIG Hospitals added “The acquisition of Proton Beam Therapy technology aligns perfectly with AIG Hospitals’ vision of providing world-class cancer care within India. This cutting-edge treatment option will further enhance the hospital’s comprehensive suite of cancer care services, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, supportive care clinical research and training.”
