Apollo Hospitals launches 'Always Open, Always Here', a global first in healthcare from India

Apollo Hospitals has launched a new initiative called 'Always Open, Always Here' to provide routine and preventive healthcare services seven days a week. This expansion aims to address the rising burden of lifestyle diseases by making diagnostics and consultations more accessible.
Why it matters
Represents a significant shift in Indian healthcare accessibility, potentially setting a new standard for private hospital operations.
NEW DELHI , Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Hospitals launched 'Always Open. Always Here. ' , a first-of-its-kind initiative that makes routine and planned healthcare services available across all seven days of the week, including Sundays.
Apollo's emergency, critical care and inpatient services have always been available 24x7. The new initiative extends Sunday access to outpatient consultations, diagnostics, preventive health checks, follow-up consultations and scheduled procedures, helping patients and families seek timely care without waiting for a weekday.
According to Apollo's Health of the Nation 2026 Report, the rising burden of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders is increasingly affecting Indians during their most productive years.
Our Zen Health Program — comprehensive and advanced assessments — detects the earl i est signs of disease, often before symptoms appear.
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