Air Liquide (AL) continues to develop its home healthcare activity in Europe with the acquisition of Sleep & Health SA and Megamed AG, two historic players in this sector and based in Switzerland.

Founded in 2003, Sleep & Health is a nationwide player that offers home healthcare services for patients who suffer from sleep apnea. As for Megamed, the company has been present in the Swiss market for nearly 50 years, specializing in ventilation and support for patients who suffer from respiratory failure.

Present in Switzerland for many years via its subsidiary Carbagas, AL supplies the medical gas needs of both hospitals and patients at home.

François Jackow, supervising Healthcare activities, stated that “AL continues its dynamic expansion of the home healthcare business across Europe by strengthening its positions or entering new markets and developing support for new diseases.”