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In February 2025, the company announced its plan to launch 11 medical centers in two years, with investments worth $16.3 million, having launched six centers in 2024, and planning to launch another five this year, bringing the total to 26 facilities. In 2024, Medcare's Medical Centres served more than half a million patients, an increase of 20% compared to the year before. Laiju is also a member of the Aster DM Group\u2019s Senior Management Committee."}