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July 25, 2024

25/07/2024, Bangkok, Thailand – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for urgent regional efforts to combat a rise in avian influenza cases across the Asia-Pacific region. The appeal follows a consultation of regional experts in Bangkok, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Centers for […]

July 23, 2024

Terumo Corporation and Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics collaborate to improve Cardiovascular Health Terumo Corporation, together with its distribution partner Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics (Pvt) Ltd, announced the donation of Nissei DS-11 Blood Pressure Monitors to the Sri Lanka College of Cardiologists. The initiative underscores a commitment to advancing cardiovascular health and empowering communities through innovative […]

July 22, 2024

Colombo, 22 July 2024: The Ministry of Health has received nine refrigerated trucks procured by UNICEF with, funding from the Government of Japan to further improve the delivery system of vaccines to all children, across Sri Lanka. The trucks were handed over by H.E. MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, the Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka and Ms. […]

July 18, 2024

Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. (VBLL), a leading carbonated beverage manufacturer and the official bottling and distribution franchise of PepsiCo beverages in Sri Lanka, recently announced the opening of its new medical center, “AARU Health Clinic,” dedicated to serving the underprivileged communities neighboring its plant in Embulgama, Ranala. The RJ Foundation, the CSR […]

July 12, 2024

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Asiri Group of Hospitals, trusted for high standards in patient-centered care has signed a landmark agreement with the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF), to provide comprehensive concessions to all government employees through the Agrahara Medical Insurance scheme. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Manjula Karunaratne, Director/Group CEO of Asiri Hospitals, […]

July 4, 2024

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June 2014 saw the first allogeneic bone marrow transplant (BMT) performed on Sri Lankan soil, more than 50 years after Dr. E Donall Thomas performed the first such successful transplant globally, for which he was awarded the Nobel prize. This heralded a new era in the history of medicine in Sri Lanka by making available […]

July 3, 2024

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As the pioneer of Tertiary Health Care in Sri Lanka, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is honored to felicitate the pioneers in the field of Nephrology in Sri Lanka and announce the successful completion of 500 kidney transplant surgeries to date. A lifesaving procedure, kidney transplant surgery is the process of transplanting a healthy kidney from a […]

June 27, 2024

Ninewells Hospital, Sri Lanka’s leading private healthcare provider specializing in women’s and children’s health, recently achieved a significant milestone with the completion of 1,500 successful general surgeries. This accomplishment highlights the hospital’s dedication to delivering exceptional surgical care, extending beyond its expertise in obstetrics, gynaecology, and paediatrics. The surgeries performed at Ninewells Hospital […]

June 19, 2024

DFCC Aloka, the women-centric banking proposition from DFCC Bank, recently conducted a unique programme to honour women in healthcare at the Kandy General Hospital to celebrate International Women’s Day. The event witnessed several exciting activities, together with an insightful panel discussion, which highlighted women’s critical role in supporting the health and well-being of our communities. […]

June 17, 2024

Hemas Hospitals, Sri Lanka’s Most-Loved Healthcare Brand, is renowned for delivering compassionate patient-centric care, adhering to the highest international standards for quality and safety. A major factor in its ability to do so is its nursing staff, whose unparalleled dedication and expertise lie at the foundation of Hemas Hospitals’ reputation for excellence. To […]

FAO urges immediate action as new variants of avian influenza threaten Asia and the Pacific

Sri Lanka College of Cardiologists received Blood Pressure Monitors

Ministry of Health receives refrigerated trucks from UNICEF supported by the Government of Japan to boost immunization services in Sri Lanka

Varun Beverages Inaugurates Free Medical Center at Ranala to Uplift Community Health

Asiri Hospitals and NITF sign landmark Agreement to provide tangible healthcare benefits for all Agrahara members

Celebrating a Decade of Bone Marrow Transplantation in Sri Lanka: 10th Anniversary of the First Bone Marrow Transplant Centre in the country, the Clinical Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant Centre at Asiri Central Hospital

Nawaloka Hospitals felicitates Sri Lanka’s Nephrology trailblazers on reaching new milestone with 500 successful kidney transplant surgeries

Ninewells Hospital Celebrates the Milestone of 1,500 General Surgeries

DFCC Aloka Hosts Special Event to Celebrate Women in Healthcare at Kandy General Hospital

Hemas Hospitals Honours Nursing Staff with Series of Events Celebrating International Nurses Day