Sodexo India Expands Healthcare Tech Services with New Kolkata Facility
As India’s healthcare infrastructure evolves, Sodexo India has taken a major step towards improving biomedical equipment management by launching a state-of-the-art Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) facility in Sector V, Kolkata. Spread across 6,700 sq. ft., the facility houses six specialised labs, designed to provide advanced testing, maintenance, and repair services for over 5 lakh medical devices in West Bengal.
With healthcare institutions increasingly reliant on technology-driven solutions, the demand for efficient equipment management and maintenance has surged. Recognising this, Sodexo India has partnered with government hospitals to enhance the operational efficiency of biomedical devices, ensuring seamless service delivery in medical colleges, diagnostic centres, and blood banks. “Our extensive network, coupled with partnerships with leading OEMs, allows us to offer cutting-edge solutions for the testing, repair, and maintenance of medical equipment,” said Sharad Misra, COO, Health & Care, Sodexo India.
Addressing the Growing Demand for Medical Equipment Management
With India’s healthcare sector witnessing unprecedented growth, the need for seamless maintenance of biomedical equipment has become more critical than ever. Currently, Sodexo provides HTM services to 1,500 hospitals, catering to public and private healthcare institutions, including primary health centres and diagnostic clinics.
The company’s strategic alliance with HLL Infra Tech Services Ltd, a government PSU, has further expanded its footprint in the medical equipment servicing sector. This collaboration allows Sodexo to deliver high-quality maintenance solutions for government hospitals, ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of critical medical devices that are integral to patient care.
The move comes at a time when India’s medical device industry is expected to reach $50 billion by 2025, with the rising demand for advanced diagnostics and treatment solutions driving the need for robust maintenance support. With healthcare providers increasingly investing in high-end imaging and diagnostic machines, the reliability of medical technology has become paramount, making Sodexo’s latest initiative a crucial intervention.
Sustainability in Healthcare: A Critical Perspective
As the healthcare sector continues to evolve, ensuring sustainability in medical technology management is essential. The improper disposal of biomedical waste and malfunctioning devices contributes to electronic waste, creating a serious environmental hazard. Sodexo’s advanced HTM facility aims to address these concerns by implementing efficient repair and refurbishment mechanisms, reducing the need for frequent device replacements.
Sustainability experts suggest that proper maintenance and reuse of medical equipment could significantly cut down on healthcare-related carbon emissions, supporting India’s commitment to sustainable development goals (SDGs). Additionally, extending the lifecycle of medical devices through effective management not only reduces costs for hospitals but also ensures reduced medical waste generation, aligning with global healthcare sustainability practices.
Bridging the Gap: Healthcare Access and Urban Development
From an urban development standpoint, Kolkata’s Sector V is emerging as a key hub for healthcare innovation and technology-driven services. The presence of Sodexo’s HTM facility is expected to boost the city’s medical infrastructure, attracting further investments in healthcare technology.
Beyond Kolkata, expanding such facilities across other Indian cities could play a crucial role in decentralising healthcare services, ensuring small towns and rural hospitals have access to reliable biomedical maintenance support. Experts believe that such initiatives could help bridge the urban-rural healthcare divide, ensuring medical technology functions efficiently across the country.
As Sodexo India continues to expand its healthcare technology footprint, the focus remains on delivering sustainable, efficient, and high-quality biomedical maintenance solutions, ensuring India’s growing healthcare sector is equipped to meet future demands.
