Apollo Hospitals Bangalore, in association with the Apollo Hospitals Information Centre, participated in an event held at Coast General Hospital, Mombasa, Kenya, on Wednesday, 15th October 2025. During the program, Dr. Neema Bhat, Senior Adult and Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist, delivered an insightful presentation on Multiple Myeloma to Oncology nurses, medical officers and support staff. Other oncologists in attendance include Dr. Raiham Sheikh, Dr. Abdul Rahman and Dr. Shane Ali.
Dr. Neema Bhat is a distinguished Pediatric Oncologist and Hematologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, with over eight years of extensive experience in her field. Her career exemplifies excellence, commitment, and innovation in patient care. She commenced her medical education with a Gold Medal in Physiology from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, and went on to earn her MD from Cooper University Hospital, New Jersey, USA. She further completed a Super Specialty Fellowship (FAAP) in Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Penn State Health, Pennsylvania, gaining advanced expertise in treating complex blood disorders and cancers. Dr. Bhat has received extensive training at Penn State Health, USA, in diagnosing and managing intricate hematological and pediatric oncological conditions, including Leukemias, Bone and Marrow Transplantation, Hematology, Pediatric Oncology, Immunodeficiency Disorders, and Pediatric Solid Tumors. She has successfully performed over 75 allogeneic and more than 30 autologous bone marrow transplants and currently serves as the Director of one of India’s leading Thalassemia Transplant Programs.
The presentation was well received by a large number of doctors and nurses. The event highlighted Apollo Hospitals’ dedication to providing world-class healthcare and enhancing access to advanced medical services for patients across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Cretum International Limited has been operating for over 10 years. The office, located at TRV Centre on 3rd Parklands Avenue in Nairobi, connects patients from Sub-Saharan Africa with Apollo Hospitals in India. It has helped thousands of patients get treatment in India and assists them in booking appointments at Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai.
Apollo Hospitals Group is a chain of 75 hospitals across India, 8 of its centers are JCI accredited. At its core philosophy, Apollo Hospitals Group believes that every patient deserves undivided attention, support and understanding. Apollo Hospitals Group remains deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the patients.
