Omnicom Public Relations Group has agreed a deal to acquire Rabin Martin, a health strategy consulting firm that works with global clients.

With offices based in London, New York, Los Angeles and Geneva, the company works with clients operating at the intersection of business, philanthropy, policy and public health to solve some of the world's biggest health challenges.

“Omnicom Public Relations Group has announced the acquisition of global health strategy consulting firm Rabin Martin.“

It has launched initiatives to improve primary care, treat chronic disease, enhance women's health and prevent the spread of infectious diseases, with clients including healthcare companies, not-for-profit organisations, foundations and universities.

Following the takeover, Rabin Martin will continue to be led by Dr Jeffrey Sturchio, its current president and chief executive officer, alongside managing director Rebecca Hoppy and partner Kate Schachern.

Karen van Bergen, chief executive officer of the Omnicom Public Relations Group, said: "Rabin Martin's deep expertise in global public health strategy and communications will bolster what is already an incredibly strong healthcare offering across our agencies."

Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top PR agencies worldwide - FleishmanHillard, Ketchum and Porter Novelli - and employs more than 6,000 people internationally.