At the International Visionaries Summit & Awards 2025, held at the Radisson Blu Dubai Waterfront in Business Bay, Kenyan entrepreneur Jayesh Umesh Saini, Founder and Chairman of Lifecare Group, received recognition for his Outstanding Contribution to Affordable Healthcare 2025. The honor was conferred before an international audience of leaders, policy experts, and innovators, acknowledging Saini’s lifelong mission to make healthcare more accessible and affordable across East and Central Africa.
In his special video acceptance message, Saini expressed gratitude to the organizers and dedicated the award to his team. He said, “This recognition belongs to the entire Lifecare family the doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and staff who work tirelessly every day. Our mission has always been to ensure that no patient is denied treatment because of cost or distance. Healthcare is not a privilege; it is a fundamental right.” His words resonated with the summit’s audience, many of whom praised his patient-first philosophy and commitment to social impact.
The story of Jayesh Saini and Lifecare Group is one of purpose translated into action. What began with a single outpatient clinic has evolved into one of the largest integrated healthcare networks in East Africa. Under his leadership, Lifecare Group has expanded its reach to include Bliss Healthcare, now Kenya’s largest outpatient network with more than 59 clinics, Lifecare Hospitals providing multi-specialty care, Dinlas Pharma ensuring affordable access to essential medicines, Fertility Point Kenya offering advanced fertility solutions, and Lifecare Foundation, the charitable wing dedicated to free medical camps, rural outreach, and health education. Together, these institutions serve millions of patients every year and continue to redefine the possibilities of healthcare in the region.
Saini’s recognition in Dubai is significant not only for his personal journey but also for the visibility it brings to Africa’s healthcare transformation on the global stage. The International Visionaries Summit is known for celebrating leaders across sectors who have created meaningful social and economic change. By honoring Saini, the summit highlighted how Africa’s innovative healthcare models are shaping international conversations around accessibility and affordability. Observers at the event noted that Lifecare’s integrated approach could serve as a blueprint for other emerging markets.
The award also reinforces the growing link between Africa, India, and the United Arab Emirates in healthcare collaboration. Dubai’s acknowledgment of Saini’s work creates new opportunities for cross-border partnerships, medical tourism, and investment in affordable solutions. It places Lifecare Group in a stronger position as a global healthcare brand, opening the door for knowledge exchange and joint ventures that could further advance universal health coverage goals.
Over the years, Saini has introduced pioneering initiatives designed to remove barriers to treatment. His expansion of outpatient clinics ensured that families in both urban centers and rural towns could access reliable care. His hospitals brought multi-specialty services to regions where patients once had to travel long distances for advanced treatment. His pharmaceutical arm reduced the cost burden on households by distributing affordable, quality medicines. At the same time, Lifecare Foundation continued to run free medical camps, vaccination drives, and awareness programs, ensuring that the group’s mission extended to even the most underserved communities.
Industry leaders at the summit described the award as timely. As African nations accelerate efforts toward universal health coverage, models like Lifecare Group demonstrate the importance of combining innovation with affordability. With rising healthcare costs worldwide, Saini’s work provides a reminder that sustainability in the sector requires both financial accessibility and quality of service.
Looking ahead, Saini emphasized that the recognition is a milestone rather than a destination. Lifecare Group is now focusing on expanding its hospital footprint, scaling digital health and telemedicine services, and reinforcing its pharmaceutical network through Dinlas Pharma. The group also intends to double its community outreach programs under the Lifecare Foundation to reach even more families in need. “This recognition inspires us to continue building a healthcare ecosystem that puts patients first,” Saini said. “We remain committed to a future where every individual can access dignified, affordable care.”
The International Visionaries Summit & Awards 2025 drew global attention as one of Dubai’s key leadership events of the year. Alongside honoring Jayesh Saini, the summit featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking sessions aimed at fostering innovation and impact across industries. For Saini, the event marked another step in establishing African healthcare success stories on international platforms.
The recognition of Jayesh Saini for Outstanding Contribution to Affordable Healthcare 2025 is more than an accolade; it is a validation of a vision carried forward with persistence and compassion. It stands as a testament to the idea that when entrepreneurship aligns with ethics, lives are changed at scale. As Lifecare Group continues its journey of expansion and innovation, the Dubai honor will remain a milestone that reflects its philosophy of “Healthcare for All” and its commitment to shaping a healthier, more inclusive tomorrow.
