Bristol – November 7, 2018. We are pleased to announce a partnership between SAH Global (“SAH”) and Lacort Medical (“Lacort”), to bring Comprehensive Oncology, including Proton Beam Cancer Therapy (“PBT”) and other medical treatments, training & education to Latin America (“LatAm”). According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death in Latin America, behind cardiovascular diseases.
SAH is an international company with significant USA, European, Middle East, North Africa and South Asia healthcare expertise, knowledge and know-how. SAH is committed to the provision of Comprehensive Oncology care and other medical treatments, in all the regions in which it operates. Experts have highlighted Lacort Medical’s commitment and expanding role in LatAm in bringing advanced medical treatment, academic and educational projects in comprehensive Oncology and other state-of-the-art medical treatments, to the region.Through this partnership SAH will be opening offices in twelve LatAm countries in partnership with Lacort.
Mr. Feroz Agad, Founder and Chairman of SAH said, “We at SAH have spent over 15 years developing a successful model of bringing patients from the MENA and Asian region and providing them with high quality comprehensive Oncology Care with a focus on PBT. We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Lacort and we anticipate expanding our services in conjunction with our partners in the USA, to offer the LatAm community high-quality state-of-the-art care across a broader range of medical specialties.”
Lacort, headquartered in the United Kingdom, is engaged in the provision of extensive educational projects in LatAm, through the launching of international congresses in Oncology and Radiotherapy in conjunction with the most important Organizations, Institutes and centers within LatAm.
This collaboration extends the benefits of Comprehensive Oncology Care, Cardiology and other state-of-the-art medical services to patients inBrazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Guatemala, Ecuador, Cuba, Bolivia, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Paraguay, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Uruguay, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Bahamas, Belize, Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Kitts & Nevis
The collaboration includes SAH’s participation in Lacort’s comprehensive year-round scientific conferences, including events in The Dominican Republic, Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and Argentina. Managing Director of Lacort, Mrs. Samantha Salas-Talavera said, “Our conferences are tailored and committed to inform, educate and empower the LatAm Oncology Community, with the latestmedical treatments, new cutting-edge technologies, developments in medical drugs, epidemiology, preventative care, surgical procedures, and other medical advances.”
In addition to facilitating medical treatment, a core objective of the partnership is to provide healthcare professionals (doctors, pathologists, therapists, counsellors and nurses) with academic tools and communication channels to fight against diseases, including cancer. The implementation of courses, scientific symposia, congresses and prevention projects in different pathologies, aims to reach and improve cancer care in the LatAm Region.
Through the dissemination of regional research, promotion of a unique networking platform, including representation from major LaAm cancer societies, ministries of health, researchers, and experts in cancer prevention and cancer control; the partnership targets to not only extensively integrate the LatAm Oncology community but also, significantly improve the quality, reach and level of medical care available to patients in the region.
About SAH Global
SAH Global’s vision is commitment to the introduction of Proton Therapy as one of the primary solutions for cancer treatment in the Middle East and around the World. SAH Global believes in building a strong sustainable society, and as such, will leverage the success of its global ventures to make long-term contributions to the community, promote the growth of their employees, and help create a greener environment.
About SAH Care
SAH Care was formed to fill a niche-underserved market. SAH Care is committed to providing Proton Therapy treatment through its innovative medical tourism approach. By establishing a network of Proton Therapy providers around the world, SAH Care is able to provide Proton Therapy treatment to patients from anywhere in the world.
For more information about SAH Global, SAH Care, and Proton Therapy please contact: [email protected]
About Lacort Medical
Lacort medical was established to provide healthcare professionals (doctors, residents, nurses, technicians and students) with academic and educational tools, through different platforms and communication channels in multiple disciplines and specialties. The implementation of courses, scientific symposiums, workshops, international congresses, digital libraries, and education projects in different pathologies aims to achieve and improve the professional development of the medical community. We integrate the Latin American Oncology community by offering a multidisciplinary international dissemination platform, including representation of important international leaders and prestigious organisations, institutions and health centres from around the globe.
For the contact information: [email protected]