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Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
UN: Concerned about killing of aid workers in Israeli attacks in Gaza
Geneva – Saba: Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Jeremy Laurence expressed "deep concern" on Friday over the killing of aid workers in "Israeli" attacks on the Gaza Strip, including five from the International Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH). In a written response to a question from Anadolu Agency, Laurence said: "Our office is deeply concerned about the continuing killing of humanitarian workers, the latest of which was the killing of five members of the International Humanitarian Relief Foundation." He added: "These crimes occurred at a time when the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was worsening, and most Palestinians were in need of food assistance." Laurence continued: "Humanitarian workers enjoy special protection under international humanitarian law, and their deliberate targeting may constitute a war crime." He added: "Israel", as an occupying power, must ensure and facilitate the access of essential goods and services to Gaza." Two days ago, the International Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) announced the deaths of five of its members working on a project implemented with the World Food Programme in Gaza, as a result of Israeli attacks. With American and European support, the Israeli enemy army has been committing genocidal crimes in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of 54,321 civilians, the majority of whom are children and women, and the injury of 123,770 others, as of Friday. This is a preliminary toll, with thousands of victims still buried under the rubble and on the streets, unable to be reached by ambulance and rescue crews. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Apollo Hospitals to deepen presence in Bengaluru, Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd is increasing its penetration in Bengaluru and Hyderabad through a mix of greenfield and brownfield projects, as it embarks on a large-scale expansion plan in FY26. The hospital chain has approved a brownfield expansion of 160 beds across Jubilee Hills and Secunderabad facilities in Hyderabad, as well as acquired 2.53-acre land in Sarjapur, Bengaluru for a 500-bed greenfield hospital. These are expected to be operational in 3-4 years. It has also acquired an existing 200-bed hospital in Sarjapur, which will be operational in the next two quarters, the company said. This is in addition to the chain's planned expansion in Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune, which it is commencing in FY26. Also read: IHH Healthcare arm increases damages sought from Daiichi Sankyo to ₹11,800 crore over Fortis stake dispute 'Over the next one year, we will be having quite a bit of expansions coming up," chief financial officer Krishnan Akhileswaran told Mint. The chain will be adding over 4,300 beds over three to four years beginning FY26, with a total capital outlay of over ₹8,000 crore. In the fourth quarter ended March, the company's consolidated revenues rose 13% year-on-year to ₹5,592 crore. Consolidated ebitda increased 20% over a year earlier to ₹770 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 54% to ₹390 crore. For FY25, Apollo's consolidated revenues rose 14% on-year to ₹21,794 crore, while ebitda grew 26% to ₹3,022 crore. PAT increased 61% to ₹1,446 crore. Also read: Zydus bets big on vaccines and medtech Hospitals business grows The company's hospitals business grew 10% year-on-year in Q4 to ₹2,822 crore, while ebitda grew 16% to ₹686.3 crore. The business reported an ebitda margin of 24.3%. 'All of this is clearly representative of the operating leverage that we have from the same facilities that we are operating out of. No new facilities added as yet," Krishnan said. The growth from the company's bed additions starting this year will be significantly seen in FY27, he said. The company saw a dip in volumes due to the loss of patients from Bangladesh. However, the current base is the lowest it can get to, Krishan said. Also read: Access to obesity management not available to most Indian patients: World Heart Federation report The company expects Apollo 24/7 to be profitable by the end of FY26. It is focusing on 20% growth for Apollo Healthco, its digital healthcare and omnichannel pharmacy arm in FY26. 'The focus [for Apollo Healthco] is more on revenue and profitability," Krishnan said.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
IHH Healthcare Shares Down After Posting Lower First Quarter Net Profit
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd shares fell in the mid-morning trading session after the hospital operator posted a lower net profit in the first quarter of its 2025 financial year (1Q FY2025). At 10.58 am, IHH dropped six sen to RM6.85, with 2.23 million shares changing hands. IHH's net profit fell to RM514 million in 1Q FY2025 from RM768 million in 1Q FY2024, while revenue rose to RM6.29 billion from RM5.96 billion. The improved revenue was due to gains in the hospital and healthcare segments, as well as Parkway Life REIT (PLife REIT), the company stated. Public Investment Bank Bhd (Public IB) and Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said IHH's first quarter results were in line with both their expectations and those of the market, and they have maintained their earnings forecasts for the healthcare provider for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Public IB said IHH's capacity expansion plans remain firmly on track, with a targeted increase of over 30 per cent in bed capacity to nearly 4,000 beds by 2028, with about 1,000 beds added in FY2024. In 1Q FY2025, it noted that IHH expanded its footprint with the opening of the 127-bed Acibadem Kartal Hospital in Turkey and is on track to complete the acquisition of the 228-bed Shrimann Superspeciality Hospital in India by FY2025. Additionally, bed capacity at the Mount Elizabeth Orchard Hospital in Singapore is gradually being restored as part of a three-year renovation project scheduled for completion in 2025. 'Despite headwinds, particularly from rising operating and energy costs, we believe the resilient demand for quality healthcare services, supported by IHH's strong fundamentals and focused strategic initiatives, positions it well to deliver sustainable growth amid global macroeconomic uncertainties. 'We reiterate our outperform call on IHH with an unchanged sum-of-the-parts-based target price (TP) of RM8.64,' it added.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
IHH revenue grows to RM6.29bil in 1Q25
PETALING JAYA: IHH Healthcare Bhd will be forging ahead with its expansion and growth strategies to meet the increasing demand for quality healthcare services locally and across the region. Following the acquisitions of Timberland Medical Centre in Sarawak and Island Hospital in Penang in 2024, the group said in a Bursa Malaysia filing that it had opened the 127-bed Acibadem Kartal Hospital in Turkiye in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q25) and expects to complete the acquisition of the 228-bedded Shrimann Superspeciality Hospital in India during the year. For 1Q25, IHH's net profit dropped to RM514mil from RM768mil in the previous corresponding quarter, while revenue grew to RM6.29bil from RM5.96bil a year earlier. 'The growth in revenue was driven by a sustained demand for quality healthcare services, a case-mix of more acute patients and price adjustments to counter inflation. 'The consolidation of Island Hospital, which was acquired in November 2024, also contributed to the increase in revenue.' IHH said its Singapore hospital inpatient admissions decreased 6% to 14,493 in 1Q25 while its revenue per inpatient admission increased 10% to RM67,294. 'Malaysia's hospital inpatient admissions increased 6% at 62,406 in 1Q25 while its revenue per inpatient admission increased 6% to RM11,334. 'India's hospital inpatient admissions increased 7% to 78,485 in 1Q25 while its revenue per inpatient admission increased 4% to RM10,152.' Meanwhile, Turkiye and Europe hospital inpatient admissions was flat at 66,776 in 1Q25 while its revenue per inpatient admission increased 16% to RM13,522 with price adjustments, especially in Turkiye, to counter hyperinflation. While the demand for quality healthcare remains robust, IHH said ongoing industry-wide challenges including rising cost pressures as well as higher energy costs and staff costs. 'In addition, payor pressures from both public and private insurers continue to shape reimbursement dynamics in the industry.' To unlock value from its key markets and to address the industry-wide challenges, IHH said it has embarked on a multi-year transformation initiative to drive continuous improvement through seven focus areas. The areas are clinical excellence, patient experience, new care models, operational excellence, payor and regulator engagement, employee and doctor value proposition, and the advancement of technology, data, and artificial intelligence. 'The group remains in a good position given its strong track record in delivering high-quality and cost-effective healthcare. 'By leveraging operational synergies across its international network, the group remains confident in its ability to maintain cost efficiency while upholding its commitment to value-based healthcare.' Despite global economic and geopolitical headwinds, IHH said it remains well-poised to navigate uncertainties, underpinned by strong fundamentals, strategic growth initiatives, and long-term healthcare megatrends.
Business Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
IHH Healthcare Q1 profit falls 33% to RM514 million on exceptional items
[SINGAPORE] Integrated healthcare operator IHH Healthcare on Thursday (May 29) posted a 33 per cent fall in net profit to RM514 million (S$156.3 million) for its first quarter ended Mar 31, from RM768 million the year before. The drop came mainly from a lower net monetary gain from the application of MFRS 129, and the recognition of a deferred tax credit in 2024 arising from the revaluation of certain assets in Turkey, which was granted by the Turkish government, the mainboard-listed group said in a bourse filing. MFRS 129 requires financial statements of an entity, the functional currency of which is the currency of a hyperinflationary country, to be restated as the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period. Excluding exceptional items, IHH's net profit rose 5 per cent to RM425 million on core operational growth, from RM403 million the year before. Revenue for the quarter rose 6 per cent to RM6.3 billion, from RM6 billion the year before. This was mainly attributable to increased contributions from Malaysia, Turkey and Europe, despite the Ramadan holiday period affecting many markets in Q1 2025, the group said. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Earnings per share stood at 5.83 sen for the quarter, down from 8.72 cents in the year-ago period. No dividend was declared for the quarter, unchanged from a year ago. The group noted rising demand for healthcare domestically and across its key markets – which include Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, India and Greater China – and 'continued revenue growth' driven by healthcare megatrends. It added that it will focus on driving profitability and sustaining a healthy return on equity, while maintaining prudent capital management and mitigating inflationary and interest-rate pressures. To future-proof its business, the group has initiated a multi-year transformation plan with seven focus areas: clinical excellence; patient experience; new care models; operational excellence; payor and regulator engagement; employee and doctor value proposition; and the advancement of technology, data and artificial intelligence. Dr Prem Kumar Nair, group chief executive officer of IHH Healthcare, attributed the group's 'resilient operational performance' in Q1 2025 to an improvement in in-patient volumes and higher revenue intensity across some markets. The group remains on track to achieve its goal of expanding capacity by 4,000 beds, with 1,000 beds already added in 2024, he added. Shares of IHH Healthcare closed flat at S$2.09 on Thursday, before the results were announced.
