In a significant development, Medica Group of Hospitals has appointed Dr. Nandakumar Jairam as the new Chairman, bidding farewell to the esteemed founder, Dr. Alok Roy.
Dr. Nandakumar Jairam brings a wealth of experience from his notable roles in the healthcare landscape of India. Having served as Chairman, CEO, and Group Medical Director at Columbia Asia Hospitals, Chairman of NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) under QCI (Quality Council of India), and Chairman of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) Health Services Committee, he has made significant contributions to the industry. He has also been a member of the Health Insurance Forum of IRDA (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority) and FICCI. Dr. Jairam is a respected Founder Member of NATHEALTH and currently holds the position of President of GAPIO (Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin).
Expressing warm regards, Mr. R Udayan Lahiry, Co-founder and Director of Medica Synergie Private Limited, extended a heartfelt welcome to Dr. Nandakumar Jairam as the new Chairman. Acknowledging Dr. Alok Roy’s immense contributions as a stalwart in the healthcare sector, Mr. Lahiry wished him success in his future endeavors.
Dr. Alok Roy’s outstanding contributions to the Indian healthcare system span over 35 years. He has played a pivotal role in establishing renowned healthcare facilities such as Fortis Hospital (Noida), BM Birla Heart Institute (Kolkata), Manipal Heart Foundation (Bangalore), Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (Kolkata), and Narayana Hrudayalaya (Bangalore). Medica Group of Hospitals expresses deep gratitude for Dr. Alok Roy’s remarkable dedication, which has positioned the institution as a prominent healthcare service provider in Eastern India.