KOCHI: Aster Medcity, Kochi, on Tuesday announced the official launch of its services. Sprawling over 40 acres at Cheranelloor, the healthcare facility has nine centres of excellence(COE). The authorities said the medical township is a conglomeration of one multi-speciality hospital and centres of excellence in various fields. It is equipped to compete with the established healthcare destinations. Aster has 193 medical establishments in eight countries.