Dr. Sangita Reddy elected New President of NATHEALTH

Hyderabad, 27th March 2026: NATHEALTH, an apex body representing the Indian healthcare industry, has announced Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group as its new President for FY 2026-2027. Dr. Reddy succeeds Ms. Ameera Shah, Promoter & Executive Chairperson, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. The announcement was made at the Annual General Meeting held following the 12th NATHEALTH Arogya Bharat Annual Summit 2026.

Joining Dr. Reddy in the new leadership team are Mr. Himanshu Baid, Managing Director, Poly Medicure Ltd., as Senior Vice President, along with Mr. Varun Khanna, Group MD, Quality Care India Ltd. as Vice President. Further extensions to the leadership team will be announced in due course.

Speaking on her appointment as the President of NATHEALTH, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “As India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, healthcare must evolve from episodic treatment to a system that prioritises prevention, patient safety and long-term wellbeing.

Strengthening primary care, expanding insurance coverage and embedding preventive health practices across communities will be critical to reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases and improving outcomes for millions.  My work in these areas continues to be guided by my father’s (Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder and Chairman, Apollo Hospitals) vision and leadership on preventive health.” Senior Vice President of NATHEALTH, Mr. Himanshu Baid, Managing Director, Poly Medicure Ltd., said, “India is well-positioned to emerge as a global hub for Medtech innovation, advanced medical device manufacturing, and healthcare technology solutions.