Thiruvananthapuram: Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, met Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and congratulated him on the State Budget, describing it as a forward-looking roadmap focused on healthcare, education, employment, infrastructure and social welfare.

During the meeting, Moopen reiterated Aster's long-term commitment to Kerala and discussed avenues for collaboration to strengthen the state's healthcare ecosystem. The discussion covered areas such as healthcare infrastructure, medical education, skill development, job creation, healthcare technology, medical tourism and charitable healthcare initiatives.

Speaking after the meeting, Azad Moopen said:

“Kerala occupies a special place in Aster’s journey and continues to be one of our most strategic markets. The State has a unique advantage through its highly skilled doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals, who are respected across India and around the world. We remain committed to partnering with the Government of Kerala in realising the State’s vision of becoming one of India’s leading healthcare destinations.”