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Aster’s ‘Bridging the Longevity Gap’ initiative puts a spotlight on the next era of health – connecting health data with personalized plan to live healthy

News Desk 01/10/2026

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the region’s leading integrated healthcare providers, marked International Longevity Day with “Bridging the Longevity Gap,” powered by Wellth and Thrive by myAster, an expert-led event held at Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, exploring how individuals can move from greater

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Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 names Agimol Pradeep from UK winner of USD 250,000 prize

News Desk 14/09/2026

Nurse Agimol Pradeep from the United Kingdom has been named the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 winner, emerging from more than 134,000 registrations across 214 countries and economies. She is a Senior Transplant Coordinator at King’s College Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, UK. She received the prestigious USD 250,000 […]

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Aster Quality Care begins operations with a mission to expand advanced healthcare beyond India’s metros

News Desk 02/07/2026

Aster DM Quality Care Limited today commenced operations following the successful completion of the merger between Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India Limited (QCIL), bringing together four trusted healthcare brands – Aster DM, CARE Hospitals, Evercare and KIMSHEALTH. More than the combination of two leading healthcare organisations, the merger creates a

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32-Year-Old Man Successfully Treated for Complex Heart Valve Disease With Innovative Valve Repair Technique at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais

News Desk 18/05/2026

Demonstrating excellence in advanced cardiac care, Aster Hospital, Al Qusais has successfully treated a 32-year-old man suffering from a severely narrowed heart valve caused by rheumatic disease (rheumatic mitral stenosis) using a highly specialized and innovative surgical approach known as the “Ship Technique.” This case highlights the hospital’s expertise in advanced

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Sweet Surprise by Aster Raises Awareness on Hidden Sugar as UAE’s New Sugar Tax Takes Effect

News Desk 18/02/2026

As the UAE takes a decisive step towards improving public health with the introduction of its new tiered sugar tax, effective January 1, 2026, Aster Clinics UAE – a leading integrated healthcare provider under Aster DM Healthcare in the GCC, has launched the Aster Diabetes 360 Care Clinic at Aster Clinic, Al Qusais (Damascus Street), […]

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Aster Volunteers Flag Off New Mobile Medical Units to Serve Underserved Communities in Rwanda and Uganda

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, flagged off its 64th and 65th Mobile Medical Units, set to operate in Rwanda and Uganda, during a special ceremony held at the TAJ Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai. The New mobile clinics were flagged off by Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, […]

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Global Health Experts appointed to Judge Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, to be held in Dubai

PR News Desk 21/04/2025

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare provider in the GCC and India, has unveiled the distinguished Grand Jury for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025 in Dubai, UAE. This esteemed panel comprises of five leading healthcare experts: Prof. Sheila Tlou, Co-Chairperson of the Global HIV Prevention Coalition, Botswana, Special Ambassador of

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Mary Kom, Aster and Amity University pledge to #AccelerateAction towards women’s empowerment

PR News Desk 10/03/2025

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, in collaboration with Amity University Dubai, proudly hosted the 5th edition of the Aster Volunteers Diva Programme, an inspiring initiative aimed at celebrating and empowering women. The event, themed “Women of Today: Accelerating Ambition”, featured an engaging interactive session between

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Kerala Budget 2025 Statement: Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman

PR News Desk 07/02/2025

“The Kerala Budget 2025 reflects a visionary approach towards strengthening the state’s healthcare ecosystem and positioning Kerala as a global health tourism hub. The allocation of Rs 50 crore to promote health tourism will further boost the medical value tourism in the state. By showcasing our advanced healthcare infrastructure and serene environment, we can attract […]

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Union Budget 2025 Quote: Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare

PR News Desk 02/02/2025

“The Union Budget 2025 strengthens India’s commitment to a more resilient and inclusive healthcare system, ensuring accessibility, affordability, and quality care for all. The addition of 75,000 new medical seats over will address the long-standing healthcare workforce shortage. This effort will help close access gaps in underserved areas, ensuring both the availability

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Aster and Blackstone-backed Quality Care to Merge and Create One of the Top 3 Hospital Chains in India

PR News Desk 02/12/2024

Aster DM Healthcare Limited (“Aster”), one of India’s largest and fastest growing integrated healthcare service providers, and Quality Care India Limited (“QCIL” or “Quality Care”), backed by Blackstone and TPG, one of the largest privately held hospital chains in India with a focus on emerging cities, have today signed definitive agreements for a merger. The […]

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Ms. Alisha Moopen honoured with Governor’s Pravasi Bhushan Award

PR News Desk 11/11/2024

Ms. Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare GCC, was bestowed with the prestigious “Pravasi Bhushan” Award by the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal (India), Dr. C.V Ananda Bose, at Aster Medcity in Kochi, India. The esteemed award highlights her impactful leadership and enduring commitment to advancing healthcare globally, enhancing accessibility

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50 more underprivileged children will benefit from free pediatric heart surgeries

PR News Desk 08/11/2024

Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has successfully concluded the fourth edition of ‘Heart2Heart Cares 2024,’ a program spanning the GCC and India, aimed at promoting heart health and saving the lives of underprivileged children in need of heart surgery. On the evening of November 3, Zabeel Park came alive with […]

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Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award announces Top 10 finalists for 2024

PR News Desk 15/10/2024

Aster DM Healthcare has today unveiled the top 10 finalists for the third edition of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award – a platform that recognizes and celebrates contributions of nurses across the world, and one of the top global awards for nurses with the highest prize money. These 10 nurses have been shortlisted from a […]

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Aster Volunteers Launch 3 New Mobile Medical Services to provide Disaster Relief in Middle East and Africa

News Desk 15/07/2024

Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, flagged its latest three Mobile Medical Service units from Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital, Al Qusais in Dubai, aimed at assisting victims in disaster zones across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.  The newly launched units, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, aim to deliver essential medical

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India at 75: A Remarkable Journey of Growth

PR News Desk 22/01/2024

As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day, it is a moment of reflection and pride for the nation. The journey from an independent nation to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies in a relatively shorter period has been remarkable. By 2027, the nation is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy, surpassing economic powerhouses like […]

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83-Year-Old Female Patient successfully recovers from Acute Heart Failure

PR News Desk 13/12/2023

Aster Hospital, Al Qusais recently showcased a successful management of a complex cardiovascular case in an 83-year-old female patient suffering from acute heart failure secondary to accelerated hypertension, acute coronary syndrome-non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (ACS-NSTEMI), lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Dr.

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Aster achieves reduction of 6,824 tCO2e in net emissions in FY23

Arnold Pinto 08/12/2023

Aster DM Healthcare, a leading integrated healthcare provider in GCC and India, has released its annual ESG Report, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, ambitious targets, and a proven record of positive impact. The company aligns its ESG practice with 10 key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), emphasizing its

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UAE’s 52nd National Day: Celebrating Unparalleled Progress, Sustainability, and Global Leadership

PR News Desk 01/12/2023

As we commemorate the 52nd UAE National Day, it is an honor to reflect on the remarkable strides this nation has taken, thanks to the visionary leadership of the founder fathers of the nation, the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, followed […]

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Aster to separate its India and GCC businesses to unlock value

PR News Desk 29/11/2023

Aster DM Healthcare (“Aster”), one of the largest and fastest-growing integrated healthcare providers in GCC and India, has today received board approvals from its subsidiary Affinity Holdings Private Limited (“Affinity”) and approval from its Board of Directors to separate the India and GCC businesses into two distinct and standalone entities. Under the separation plan,