The year 2024 has been another challenging year for companies operating in the medical serviceindustry, including Sikarin Public Company Limited (“Sikarin”). In the past year, Sikarin face challengesand rapid changes in many areas, including the needs and expectations of patients and society,technological advances and the impact of climate change that directly affect the health of people andSikarin property. Sikarin has made full use of our resources to promote the ability to provide standardizedservices, respond to the needs of patients on the spot, while maintaining business stability and respondingto the uncertain global economic situation.
In the past year, Sikarin Public Company Limited has launched a new service called "Sikarin24-Hour Specialty Clinic" in order to increase the readiness to take care of patients continuously, thecompany has initiated a project to develop an emergency medical institution with international standardsto meet the increasing demand for emergency situations. In addition, Sikarin has continued to develop specialized medical institutions such as the Heart Institute, the Women's Specialized Health Institute,and the Digestive and Liver Institute to prepare for the increase in the elderly population and newdiseases, as well as to meet the increasing demand.
At the same time, Sikarin Public Company Limited attaches great importance to protecting, caring for and preserving the environment comprehensively while providing quality and standard medical services. In 2024, Sikarin has implemented an energy-saving project in hospitals that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and has developed an environmentally friendly medical waste management system. In addition, promoting community health remains one of our core missions. Sikarin has organized a free health check-up program for the community around the hospital and cooperates with local authorities to provide medical services to patients in remote areas. All of this reflects the commitment to creating value for the environment and society in an all-round way.
Sikarin Public Company Limited's sustainability operations have been recognized and selected in the ESG100 group for the fourth consecutive year from the Thaipat Institute, Thailand's leading sustainability council. This reflects our commitment to creating value for the Environment, Social and Governance.
For future goals and operational guidelines, Sikarin Public Company Limited will continue to develop its business in accordance with sustainability guidelines. We strive to be a leading hospital that provides the highest quality services along with expanding access to medical care for patients in all groups, enhance employee care, which is an important resource of the organization, as well as provide comprehensive protection, care, and environmental protection to strengthen business stability and trust from all stakeholders.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank all employees, patients, and stakeholders for supporting and being a part of Sikarin's journey. We promise to conduct business responsibly, transparently, and create a positive impact on society and the environment in the long term.
Mr. Seni Chittakasem
Chairman
Sikarin Public Company Limited
