Apollo Hospitals Reaches 1 Million Mark on Facebook

MUMBAI, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Apollo Hospitals, the Pioneer of Integrated Healthcare Delivery in India Achieved 1 Million Likes on Facebook

Apollo is the 1st hospital in India and only the 2nd in the world to reach the 1 million fans mark. This was achieved through a year long initiative including 4 major path-breaking engagements like 'Health Quiz', 'Healthiest City', 'Women's Day' and 'Blood Connections'. Being actively present across social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIN, SlideShare and blogs, Apollo Hostpitals has managed to secure a better connect with its patients who can drop in queries and expect prompt responses.

On the occasion of touching the 1 million mark on Facebook, Apollo Hospitals' Managing Director Preetha Reddy said, "We are very delighted at this achievement. Through Facebook, we have managed to reach out to people, and create awareness on staying healthy, in a much easier and efficient manner. Our social media programme takes us closer to fulfilling our vision of 'Touching a Billion Lives'."

Social Wavelength managed the social media initiatives for Apollo Hospitals.

Hareesh Tibrewala, Joint CEO, Social Wavelength commented, "We are honoured to have a brand like Apollo on our clientele and we hope to do many more path breaking engagements and reach higher milestones."

About Apollo Hospitals:

Apollo Hospitals are an integrated healthcare organization with owned and managed hospitals, diagnostic clinics, dispensing pharmacies and consultancy services across the globe. With over 54 hospitals across the globe, they are one of Asia's largest healthcare groups bringing healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual. For more information: http://www.apollohospitals.com

About Social Wavelength:

Social Wavelength is India's largest social media agency with presence in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore. Its' suite of services include social media monitoring, online-reputation management, online PR, social media management and building online communities. Social Wavelength is also the authorized reseller for Radian6 for the Indian market. More information is available on www.socialwavelength.com

Primary Media Contact: Hareesh Tibrewala, [email protected], 91-9821089388

Secondary Media Contact: Dr. Srinidhi Chidambaram, [email protected], 91-9884008016