Apollo Hospitals, founded in 1983 by Dr Prathap Reddy, now operates 70 hospitals across India. The 93‑year‑old founder has spent four decades shaping private healthcare, a drive that continues to fuel his daily routine. He says the only thing that keeps him awake at night is the question, “What more can we do for patients?”
During a recent interview with NDTV, Reddy spotlighted the ZAP‑X system, a fusion of advanced radiation technology and artificial intelligence designed for head‑and‑neck cancers. The machine streams real‑time imaging with AI algorithms that refine tumor targeting, reportedly cutting treatment time by up to 30 percent. He added that AI provides deeper data, allowing doctors to make quicker, more precise diagnoses.
Reddy stressed that AI isn’t a replacement but a tool that lets clinicians spend more time with patients. “Using AI, we get more, deeper information and save time,” he said. “A doctor can diagnose faster and focus on patient care rather than paperwork.”
He also highlighted Apollo’s growing medical‑tourism footprint, noting that patients from more than 150 countries now seek treatment in India. “We’ve transformed healthcare,” he remarked, “and foreign patients are a testament to that progress.”
The next phase is to roll out the AI‑enhanced protocols across the network by the end of the year, Reddy said. Apollo plans to train clinicians on the ZAP‑X platform and integrate AI in its diagnostic workflow, aiming to set a new standard for cancer care nationwide.