IHC bolsters health care presence throughout Asia

Responding to Asia's increasing need for efficient and specialised medical services, International Healthway Corporation (IHC) is beefing up its expertise as an integrated health care solutions provider to tap into the region's fast-growing wellness sector.

Listed in Singapore on July 8, IHC focuses on the development, investment and management of medical centres and integrated mixed-use properties located across the region while bolstering the outpatient services of its subsidiary Healthway Medical Corporation (HMC).

"We are tapping into positive industry trends in Malaysia, China and Japan to offer quality services and to strengthen our presence in the region," says Dr Jong Hee Sen, IHC executive chairman and group president.

Kicking off with its S$770-million (HK$4.69 billion) initial public offering market capitalisation, IHC seeks to penetrate Asia's emerging markets with its professional health care services and mixed-use property developments.

Providing supporting services that enhance a patient's experience in its wellness centres, IHC increases its assets' value by complementing its medical facilities with retail and lifestyle spaces.

Aside from serving Singapore's medical clients, IHC aims to serve China's expanding private health care sector and Malaysia's thriving medical tourism groups. It also seeks to expand its elderly nursing market in Japan.