KPJ Partners with Healthtrip to Expand Global Reach in Medical Tourism

KPJ Partners with Healthtrip to Expand Global Reach in Medical Tourism

Dubai UAE,8 May 2024 – KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or the “Group”) proudly announces a strategic partnership with Healthtrip, the world’s leading health travel company. This partnership aims to broaden KPJ Healthcare’s international patient base, marking a notable milestone in the global healthcare landscape.

The partnership will be a significant step towards enhancing accessibility to quality healthcare services on a global scale.

The collaboration was officially unveiled at the Arab Travel Market, showcasing KPJ Healthcare and Healthtrip’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare services globally. Through this partnership, KPJ Healthcare will tap into Healthtrip’s extensive network and innovative digital platform, connecting with patients from strategic markets across India, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, the UAE and Singapore.

Healthtrip specialises in facilitating seamless access to high-quality medical services across these countries. The platform enhances patient experience from initial consultation through to post-treatment care, focusing on accessibility and quality.

“We are excited to partner with Healthtrip, as this collaboration significantly broadens our international footprint and enhances our mission to deliver patient-centric, ‘Care for Life’ healthcare,” said Chin Keat Chyuan, President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare. “Through this strategic alliance, we aim to leverage our combined strengths to not only enhance access to top-tier medical treatments but also to affirm Malaysia as a premier destination for medical tourism. We are committed to enriching lives and offering an integrated healthcare experience that begins the moment patients choose KPJ Healthcare.”

Through Healthtrip’s digital platform, patients will have access to a wide range of KPJ Healthcare’s medical, dental, cosmetic and wellness treatments. The platform offers complimentary consultations, affordable video consultations, and seamless arrangements for booking appointments, accommodations and travel.

“Our main goal at Healthtrip is to facilitate access to compassionate and quality healthcare globally,” said Mr. Danish, CEO and Founder of Healthtrip. “We understand the complexities involved in seeking medical treatment abroad, which is why we have teams positioned in various countries. These teams are tasked with finding the best doctors, securing the most competitive prices, and ensuring that all services—from pre-arrival preparations to post-treatment care—are of the highest standard.”

“Healthcare should have no boundaries, and at Healthtrip, we work tirelessly to erase these borders. We make sure that our patients receive not just medical treatment but a holistic healthcare experience that starts even before they reach their destination,” added Mr. Danish.

KPJ Healthcare will be prominently listed on Healthtrip’s website as a premier destination for medical treatments, further enhancing its visibility and accessibility to international patients.

This collaboration between KPJ Healthcare and Healthtrip represents a significant step towards enhancing accessibility to quality healthcare services on a global scale, reaffirming both organisations’ commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

KPJ Healthcare operates 29 hospitals in Malaysia, located nationwide, as well as one in Bangladesh and one in Thailand. KPJ Healthcare also has four Ambulatory Care Centres located in Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, Perak and Selangor. With more than 1,374 medical consultants on board, KPJ Healthcare treats more than three million patients annually. 19 KPJ hospitals are accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (“MSQH”) while four are accredited by the Joint Commission International (“JCI”).

As of 2024, there are 11 Klinik Waqaf An-Nur (“KWAN”), and 9 of these facilities also offer dialysis services, in addition to having 10 mobile clinics across Malaysia. Five of our KWAN Clinics are MSQH-accredited, which ensures we provide quality healthcare and services to our communities.

KPJ Healthcare also operates senior and assisted living care centres in Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan and Sibu in Malaysia and Brisbane, Australia, which offer both short and long-term care. Services range from live-in care for the aged, rehabilitation services and after-birth care.

On the education front, the KPJ Healthcare University (“KPJU”) located in Negeri Sembilan offers more than 40 programmes from Foundation to PhD. KPJ also has two colleges in Johor Bahru and Penang. These higher education institutions have helped KPJ’s hospital network expansion strategies as it ensures KPJ Healthcare has a ready pool of experienced and well-trained talent.

KPJ Healthcare has been a constituent of the Bursa Malaysia FTSE4Good Index since 2016.