Apollo Hospitals launches "Always Open. Always Here." initiative
On August 20, 2026, Apollo Hospitals announced the launch of "Always Open. Always Here.", a first‑of‑its‑kind programme that makes routine and planned healthcare services available across all seven days of the week, including Sundays. While the group’s emergency, critical‑care and inpatient services have traditionally operated 24 × 7, the new initiative extends that availability to outpatient consultations, diagnostics, preventive health checks, follow‑up consultations and scheduled procedures, allowing patients and families to obtain timely care without waiting for a weekday.
The launch is framed against the backdrop of the rising burden of lifestyle diseases—obesity, hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders—affecting Indians during their most productive years, as highlighted in Apollo’s Health of the Nation 2026 Report. Apollo’s Zen Health Program, described as a comprehensive and advanced assessment platform, is positioned to detect the earliest signs of disease, often before symptoms appear.
Founder and Chairman Dr. Prathap C. Reddy stated, "For more than four decades, Apollo has believed that healthcare is not only about treating illness, but about protecting health and preventing disease. 'Always Open. Always Here.' is a continuation of that promise. We have always been available for emergencies and critical care. We are now extending the same commitment to routine and preventive care across all seven days of the week. This is our seal of service to every Indian." He further credited doctors, nurses, technicians and their families, noting that a single timely consultation could change a life and inspire millions to seek care before a crisis.
Since its inception in 1983, Apollo has pioneered several milestones: performing cardiac surgeries never before done in India, establishing South Asia’s first Proton Cancer Centre, launching the Master Health Check programme that has touched over 30 million lives, and operating one of the world’s busiest solid‑organ transplant programmes. The group also introduced Apollo Prohealth, an AI‑powered risk‑prediction and analysis tool designed to help individuals identify health risks earlier and take informed action.
Patients from more than 150 countries now access Apollo’s facilities. The press release is distributed under an arrangement with PRNewswire, with PTI noting it takes no editorial responsibility for the content.