US based Mayo Clinic where Kerala CM Vijayan is undergoing treatment is all set to invest in India, said reports. The health sector giant is reportedly investing in the Indian company Karkinos, an oncology health care platform.
Dr Moni Kuriakose, a Malayalee, is the co-founder and medical director of Karkinos. Many including Ratan Tata has major investments in Karkinos Healthcare headquartered in Mumbai.
Mayo’s investment will be used to develop new systems for cancer care. The board of directors of Karkinos will also include a representative of Mayo Clinic.
Mayo Clinic in the United States gained attention in Kerala after Pinarayi Vijayan sought treatment there twice. He underwent treatment in Mayo Clinic last month also.
The goal of Karkinos is to detect cancer early using advanced technology, provide effective treatment at low cost and research. Work has started on setting up the most modern laboratory at Kaloor in Kochi at a cost of Rs 100 crore, said report.
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