Mangalore :

MDI LABS Germany, one of the world’s largest diagnostic testing services, has launched collection centers and processing units in Karnataka State, through its Indian subsidiary, MDI LAB India.

The first centre in Karnataka was launched in Mangalore’s Indiana Hospital and Heart Institute, bringing cutting edge German technology and advanced accuracy of diagnostic testing services.

According to studies conducted by MDI LABS, more than 90% of neonates and school girls and more than 80% pregnant women in India were found to be vitamin D deficient.

MDI LABS India will battle this epidemic of modern civilization by offering advanced German technology and highly accurate testing solutions to patients in Karnataka.

Dr Hans Rodger, MDI Berlin (Germany), Dr Yusuf Kumble, cardiologist, Indiana Hospital, Dr R Sathish, VP (operations), Indiana Hospital, MDI LABS India, Devendu Mehta, director, MDI LABS India, K Krishna Kumar, GM, MD LABS India, were present during the launch in Mangalore on Monday.

The company plans to set up over 2,000 collection centers and 50 laboratories across the country.

source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Home> City> Mangalore / by Stanley Pinto, TNN / February 12th, 2013