National Hearing Care Group Launches its Indian Operations - NHC Hearing Care (India)
Leading Australian audiology service provider, NHC Group (NHC) launched its operations in India.The Indian operation – NHC Hearing Care (India) was launched on 11th March 2010.
NHC is the leading audiology group in Asia Pacific region focusing on the diagnosis and rehabilitation of hearing loss. Through a combination of state of the art diagnostic equipment, highly skilled clinicians and commitment to the highest diagnostic protocols, NHC offers their clients the best care.
NHC has dramatically extended their position in the Australian and New Zealand market through an aggressive growth plan executed over the last 36 months. During this period, the network has grown from 39 clinics to over 180 hearing clinics in Australia and New Zealand. NHC operate company owned and managed clinics, hires the best professional staff in the industry and conducts a very effective hearing care business with a strong focus on diagnostic capabilities and world-class clinical management systems.
Hearing impairment is the most frequent sensory deficit in human population affecting over 250 million people globally. In India more than 25,000 children are born deaf every year and around 8 to 10% of the adult population have a hearing disability. The Ministry of Health, Government of India has launched a project to focus on the prevention and early diagnosis of deafness, treatment of ear infections and other diseases causing hearing loss.
Through its Australian and New Zealand operations, NHC currently screens and treats over a quarter million people for hearing loss annually. NHC is independent of any hear aid manufacturer and offers a wide range of hearing devices to provide the best audiology outcomes possible.
NHC in India
NHC will be launching their operations in India through their subsidiary NHC Hearing Care (India). NHC will be opening its first 3 clinics in Delhi/NCR this month with a milestone of opening 8 clinics in New Delhi by June 2010. The launch in New Delhi and NCR will be followed by a roll out of hearing clinics across India.
In India, NHC will offer free hearing screening checks for persons with potential hearing problems. This will result in early detection and rehabilitation for individuals with hearing problems.
Association with Columbia Asia Hospitals
NHC Hearing Care (India) will partner with leading hospitals as well as establishing their own retail clinics. As part of their launch in India, NHC Hearing Care (India) has entered into an association with Columbia Asia Hospitals. NHC Hearing Care (India) will provide a wide range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services to Columbia Asia patients and in doing so support the highly regarded Ear, Nose & Throat specialists within the hospital. These services will assist Columbia Asia to achieve the best hearing outcomes for their patients, with hearing impairment as well as with the post surgical rehabilitation of their patients with Cochlear Implants.
Speaking about the launch of NHC in India, NHC Group CEO, Paul Mirabelle, NHC said, “National Hearing Care is very proud and excited to commence operations in India. NHC has strong historical ties with the Indian Universities and we look forward to bringing our audiology services to the Indian market. For many years now NHC has been employing clinical staff trained in Indian universities and we are delighted to be building on this tradition with our own clinic network here in India”.
“We are particularly pleased to announce our association with Columbia Asia Hospitals. There is a shared commitment to clinical excellence between our respective organisations and we are delighted to be working with them and their doctors. Hearing is something that those of us with good hearing take for granted. For those suffering from hearing loss, the difference that can be made by utilising correct testing and hearing aid fitting procedures makes a tangible and significant difference to their everyday lives. We are very passionate about hearing - it is our lifeblood - and our NHC Hearing Care (India) CEO, Nandha Vadakkeppatte and his team look forward to helping all age groups in India with hearing loss”, said Paul Mirabelle.
According to Peter Linford, Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner – South Asia, Australian Trade Commission, “Australia has been at the forefront of inventions and innovations in medical science. From the electronic pacemaker to penicillin, the bionic ear, microsurgical techniques, to the world s first vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, Australian medical science and inventors have contributed to the health and wellbeing of millions of people around the world. World leading technology, innovation, high professional skills, advanced research, development and a robust health system are some of the key characteristics of the Australian medical & healthcare industry.”
“In medical & healthcare, Australia has expertise in cardiovascular, diagnostic, hearing, orthopaedic, respiratory devices, and in health IT, health infrastructure, services and clinical trials. The Australian industry is advancing rapidly into new fields of science, engineering, and nanotechnology facilitating new innovations in biomedical sphere and witnessing a convergence of physical and biological technology platforms. The Australian medical and healthcare industry can provide value added competitive solutions, technology and expertise for the Indian healthcare sector. There are tremendous opportunities for joint ventures, collaborations, technology transfers, and tie ups between Australian and Indian companies in the healthcare sector. The announcements being made here today with respect to another strong Australian healthcare company, National Hearing Care, provide further evidence of these opportunities”, said Peter Linford.
For more information please contact Nandha Vadakkeppatte, CEO of NHC Indian operations at nandhav@nhc.com.au or visit www.nationalhearingcare.com; www.hearingcareindia.com
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