Service to society is a blessed act that garners joy and kindness to oneself. Healthcare innovation is a crucial industry that should not be contained within borders, countries or communities. Entrepreneurs in the healthcare industry are nothing less than angels, who have come to earth to uplift civilization. Business Outreach’s community is a treasure trove of such entrepreneurs who believe in their ideas and vision. And they are particularly focused on strategies that generate the greatest efficiency for industries.
Today, we ask our avid readership on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ask you if we are wrong to consider that every human being has a right to quality healthcare and health. And just like us, Jayesh Saini put words into action and founded Lifecare Group. Lifecare Group made healthcare accessible to the people of Kenya and East Africa. And it all started with one diagnostic center through the vision of Jayesh Saini. It is rejuvenating to understand that Jayesh Saini looks towards the underserved populations. And through Lifecare Group and Jayesh’s leadership, the people in these regions are getting quality healthcare and support. When Lifecare Group started over two decades ago, it was beyond any thought that the brand would scale into a stellar healthcare ecosystem, which currently includes Lifecare Hospitals, Bliss Healthcare, Fertility Clinics, Dinlas Pharma, and Lifecare Foundation.
Jayesh Saini draws his inspiration from his father, who is a doctor by profession. Evidently, Jayesh was introduced to the family environment championing great healthcare systems and service to society. Jayesh noticed a major gap in the healthcare system of Kenya, impacting people from financially challenging communities. Jayesh Saini shares that in a particular village, people had to travel 100 kms for a basic diagnostic checkup. To top that, there were multiple financial limitations and resistance towards innovation. Despite this, Jayesh Saini evolved the healthcare landscape in Kenya with Lifecare Group. It is also a strong belief of Jayesh Saini that entrepreneurship demands adaptive innovation and profit. But it also looks for compassion and a goal with a holistic purpose. In reference to education, Jayesh Saini holds an Advanced Finance Management qualification from Oxford University, United Kingdom (UK).
Being the Chairman of Lifecare Group, Jayesh Saini cultivates a professional environment that is collaborative and strategic. They are now leveraging technology, AI diagnostics, mobile clinics, and international collaborations to improve existing facilities and expand across and beyond Africa. Looking forward in the coming years, Lifecare Group will expand to smart hospitals, AI-integrated diagnostics, AI-driven fraud detection systems for streamlined efficiency, and pan-African telemedicine services to bridge the urban-rural divide. As a business leader, Jayesh Saini’s profile is above perfection. He has more than 20 years of industry experience in healthcare. Lifecare Group is serving about 5 million+ patients and clients annually. The organisation works with a diverse clientele that includes government institutions including Teachers Service Commission (TSC) & National Police Service (NPS), insurance firms, corporate health programs, and direct patients, consumers of pharmaceutical products. They have a network of 100+ medical centers and hospitals, including 80+ Bliss Healthcare Centers, 7 Lifecare Hospitals, 4+ Fertility Point Clinics, spread across Kenya and beyond. Lifecare Group’s Pharmaceutical reach is across East and Central Africa through Dinlas Pharma. Furthermore, Lifecare Group boasts over 4,500 medical professionals and support staff, from diverse backgrounds & ethnicities.
In all these years, Jayesh Saini has witnessed countless technological advancements, thousands of market trends and multiple roadblocks which he has surpassed through patience. But oftentimes, he points out that building a business will always come down to generating trust. And trust is something that is earned over time. Jayesh Saini’s unparalleled commitment to the healthcare industry earned him awards like Global Leader Award in Dubai, Best Emerging Leader Award at House of Lords in London, Lifetime Achievement Award in India and multiple CSR awards for community health outreach and medical camps. Under the supervision of Jayesh Saini, Lifecare Group is the largest outpatient medical network with over 80 medical centers that are spread across 37 counties out of the 47 in Kenya. With Lifecare Hospitals, Jayesh Saini made quality healthcare affordable and expanded to Bungoma, Eldoret, Meru, Kikuyu, Migori and Mlolongo in Kenya, as well as to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Through Dinlas Pharma, East Africa got one of the largest pharmaceutical companies manufacturing medicines and pharmaceutical products at macro scales. The capacity is about 140 million Tablets/ month, 50 million Capsules/month, 3 million bottles/month of suspensions and syrups and 1.6 million tubes/month of creams and ointments.
Building a safer society is pivotal to ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving, prosperous world. Jayesh Saini invested in Fertility Point, Kenya’s leading fertility clinic with 4 centers in Kenya’s Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. Recognized as a Centre of Excellence since launching in 2018, Fertility Point offers advanced IVF and IUI services, and is now planning strategic expansion into Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania.
Although success seems glamorous and positive, it often arrives after immense challenges. And Jayesh Saini’s story is no different. While building and progressing Lifecare Group, Jayesh noticed regulatory intricacies, skepticism around technology-driven healthcare, hiring and retaining the right talent for the job across regions and most importantly building ‘last-mile healthcare infrastructure’ in remote zones. But Jayesh learned and grew with every experience and uncertain twist and turn. Some credible testimonials support Jayesh Saini’s leadership.
“Mr. Saini’s vision has given hope to millions who had no access to quality healthcare. Lifecare Hospitals have made life-saving treatment affordable and accessible.”
— CEO, Lifecare Hospitals.
“His leadership is a masterclass in sustainable impact. From rural clinics to pharma, Mr. Saini’s commitment to healthcare is unmatched.”
— CEO, Bliss Healthcare.
In the next few years, Lifecare Group will elevate itself to be Africa’s most trusted healthcare provider through the leadership of Jayesh Saini. Lifecare Group is strategizing to expand to several African countries including Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, among others as well as in the Middle East and India by 2030. Jayesh Saini says, “Entrepreneurship is not about starting a business. It’s about finding the gaps and solving the problem that creates a significant impact on society.”
