SECOM and Toyota Tsusho to Build a Second General Hospital in India Aiming to Further Contribute to Better Healthcare System in India
Secom Medical System Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Atsushi Komatsu), a group company of SECOM Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Ichiro Ozeki) engaging in the medical business and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Head office: Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City; President: Ichiro Kashitani; hereinafter Toyota Tsusho) decided to build a second hospital following Sakra World Hospital (hereinafter Sakra Hospital), a general hospital operated through a joint venture company in Bengaluru (Bangalore), a core city of the IT industry located in the south of India, in the same region. The new hospital is planned to be opened at the beginning of 2027.
In India, the percentage of people who visit private hospitals to seek a certain level of healthcare is increasing amid an increase in middle class residents due to economic growth. However, the level of the country's healthcare system is much lower than the international standard in terms of the number of doctors, nurses, and hospital beds, and improving insufficient medical infrastructure is a social issue.
Sakra Hospital was opened in March 2014 as a first Japanese-style general hospital in India, and this year marks its 10th anniversary as it works to provide patient-first detailed medical service and improve healthcare quality. The hospital has also played such roles in the COVID-19 pandemic as a community-based hospital.
Under such circumstances, we have decided to build a new hospital in Bengaluru, which still has areas with no medical services, in order to contribute more than ever to the health of the people there.
The new hospital will have approx. 450 beds, exceeding 307 in Sakra Hospital, and will have the new Comprehensive Oncology Center, Comprehensive Pediatric and Perinatal Medical Center and Advanced Health Checkup Center to strengthen its medical treatment capabilities. It will also be equipped with an environment to practice digital medicine, regenerative medicine and other advanced medical care and a training facility for doctors and nurses for better education and training. The hospital will also have an advanced rehabilitation program and home healthcare services provided after a patient is discharged to enhance patients' QOL (Quality of Life).
The building will be constructed with a design for the improved movement of people to enhance functionality, based on the operating experience in Sakra Hospital, as well as with greenery and natural light so that visitors will be able to spend time more comfortably.
With the new hospital, Sakra Hospital will further contribute to Indian healthcare with the mission to support the better lives of patients with the best medical services.
Overview of the New Hospital (Planned)
| New hospital (name to be decided) | Sakra Hospital (reference) | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Northeast of Bengaluru | East of Bengaluru |
| Opening | Beginning of 2027 (planned) | March 1, 2014 |
| Department |
<Core Centers> Comprehensive Oncology, Comprehensive Pediatric and Perinatal Medical center, Advanced Health Checkup Service, Heart & Cardiovascular, Brain & Spine, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Nephrology & Urology, Women's General Medicine, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, Emergency Medical Services <Other departments> Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Diabetes & Endocrinology and others |
<Core Centers> Heart & Cardiovascular, Brain & Spine, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Nephrology & Urology, Rehabilitation, Emergency Medical Services <Other departments> Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Diabetes & Endocrinology and others |
| Number of beds (ICUs) Operating rooms |
Approx. 450 (100) 20 |
307 (78) 15 |
| Total floor area | Approx. 38,000 m2 | 24,700 m2 |
| Main facilities | Radiation therapy equipment “Linac,” PET CT, CT, MRI, X-ray, endoscopy, angiography, emergency medical center, rehabilitation center | CT, MRI, X-ray, endoscopy, angiography, trauma center, rehabilitation center |
| Number of patients | Approx. 1,000 outpatient/day, approx. 2,000 new inpatients/month | Approx. 700 outpatients/day, approx. 1,500 new inpatients/month |
Overview of the Company Operating Sakra Hospital and the New Hospital
| Company name | Takshasila Hospitals Operating Private Limited |
|---|---|
| Established | April 12, 2012 |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Business | Establishment and operation of general hospitals |
| Capital | 7.18 billion rupees (approx. 12.9 billion yen) |
| Investment ratio | Secom Medical System: 60%, Toyota Tsusho: 40% |