You can hardly take a stroll around town and not see the familiar sight of Apollo Pharmacies. Being a 24/7 operation it has become the go-to place for everything from prescription medicines to personal care items such as shampoos soaps and cosmetics. But behind this omnipresence is an inspiring story. Interested in learning about how Apollo began and became a health care behemoth? Here is a glimpse into its journey. Dr. Prathap C. Reddy is the founder of India’s largest hospital network and his incredible work ethic and vision have thoroughly transformed the healthcare system of our country. At the age of 92 he is still following a regimen- he goes to his office every day at 10:00 am and works until 5:00 pm and does this six days a week. To see his dedication energy and lifestyle at that age is astonishing and inspires people demonstrating that there is no limit on passion and dedication. As an embodiment of his vision of world-class healthcare services in India Dr. Prathap C. Reddy founded Apollo Hospitals in Chennai in 1983 and it was an audacious step in a country with hardly any private healthcare. Apollo Hospitals became a bastion for leading doctors and specialists from many prestigious hospitals in the US and UK as well as non-resident Indian (NRI) specialists. In 1979 Dr. Prathap C. Reddy was upset by the death of a cardiac patient who was unable to have surgery because he did not have the resources to afford the necessary treatment abroad. This moment became a touchstone for Dr. Reddy. With a strong resolve to transform the system he took the opportunity to establish Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. With backing from the government and the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi he established Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. This visionary step was a game-changer bringing world-class cardiac care and comprehensive medical services to India. Recognized and revered globally Dr. Prathap C Reddy was honoured with the ‘Padma Vibhushan’ India’s second-highest civilian award for his unwavering pursuit of excellence in healthcare. His biography “Healer: Dr. Prathap Chandra Reddy and the Transformation of India” serves as a testament to his incredible journey of healing and caring inspiring generations to come.