Life Healthcare is set to acquire the operations of German dialysis specialist Fresenius Medical Care’s renal dialysis clinics in Southern Africa as the private hospital operator seeks to complement its existing acute and chronic services.
The company said in a statement on Friday that it would take over 51 clinics in SA, Namibia and Eswatini over a one-year period to ensure a smooth transition as it integrated employees and nephrologists (doctors specialised in treating kidney disease).
The 51 clinics would become part of Life Healthcare’s renal care programme.
“Our current patients are already benefiting from the programme, which includes ongoing support and guidance about their condition and treatments,” Life Healthcare Southern Africa CEO Adam Pyle said.
Fresenius Medical Care implemented a new operational mode at the start of 2023 as part of its turnaround plan as it looks to refocus the company around its core business.
“By 2025 Fresenius Medical Care will not only be a more agile and more resilient company but also remain the partner of choice, setting the standard in kidney care with industry leading returns,” CEO Helen Giza said on Tuesday.
Reuters reported earlier in May that Fresenius Medical Care’s parent company, German healthcare group Fresenius, said in 2023 that it would cede control of the dialysis firm, but keep its stake for now.
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