Asiri Hospital Archives

July 27, 2022

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Colombo, 27 July, 2022 – Seylan Bank has partnered the Asiri Hospitals Group to make hospital bill payments easier for customers with a special Easy Payment Plan (EPP) facility. Understanding the stress caused by a loved one falling sick, the Bank with a Heart stepped forward to provide customers relief from bulk payments on hospital bills, giving them piece of mind through the essential card for essential needs, during these uncertain times.

Seylan Credit Card Customers who make a payment using the essential Seylan Credit Card at any Asiri Hospital can avail the EPP with 0% instalment plans extended for a 6-month period. Customers with a minimum bill value of Rs. 50,000 up to a maximum of a Rs. 1 million simply have to call the hotline 011-2008888, within 07 working days of the transaction, to convert it to the EPP. This EPP facility with the no interest component, makes it easier for customers to meet expenses gradually, and will be available up to the 31^st of December 2022. Through this facility, Seylan Bank assures cardholders continued relief on bulk payments, as they care for their loved ones during these difficult times.

Asiri Hospitals is a leading Health Care provider in Sri Lanka, with one of the most dedicated, skilled, and experienced teams of healthcare providers and medical experts in the country. Using many of the most cutting-edge medical equipment and technology in the industry, Asiri Hospitals rigorously maintain continuous compliance with internationally recognized standards providing safe and effective patient care. Affirming the hospitals’ commitment to quality and patient care, Asiri Central Hospital is a recipient of the Joint Commission International’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation while Asiri Surgical Hospital, Asiri Medical Hospital, Asiri Hospital Galle, and Asiri Hospital Matara, are all recipients of the Australian Health Care Accreditation (ACHS).

Speaking of the partnership, Gamika De Silva, Assistant General Manager – Marketing and Sales at Seylan Bank said, “We are pleased to partner with a leading health care group such as the Asiri Group of Hospitals to provide this payment plan to our cardholders. Given the current context, people find it increasingly challenging to meet the expenses of healthcare needs. As the essential card for essential needs, we hope that we can ease the burden of our customers through strategic partnerships such as this.”

Seylan card holders continuously benefit from a variety of offers throughout the year as financial relief on day-to-day purchases are increasingly becoming important to the public. As such, Seylan card holders have the option to convert any transaction into an easy payment plan by paying a minimal handling fee. Customers seeking further details on Seylan Card offers, or anyone interested in obtaining a Seylan Credit card could call the hot line at 011-200 88 88 and speak to one of Seylan’s award winning customer care professionals or visit www.seylan.lk

September 9, 2020

Asserting its continuous commitment in strictly adhering to international levels of patient care and safety, Asiri Central Hospital, the flagship hospital among the Asiri Group of Hospitals, received the Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation for the second time recently.

This is a quality standard granted to hospitals globally, indicating the excellent quality and safety of the medical care administered at hospitals. With rigid measurement elements, JCI standards are patient-centric, particularly in safety, healthcare quality and quality management systems, overall endorsing the Gold Seal of Approval®. The JCI accreditation renewal process is conducted every three years.

Asiri Central Hospital passed the re-accreditation inspection with distinction, achieving over 90% compliance rate subsequent to a formal accreditation inspection conducted by a visiting JCI delegation, which was concluded early this year.

The JCI inspection team including a nursing professional, physician and facilities professional, each with decades of experience in health systems around the world, conducted the comprehensive surveys reviewing all clinical and operational processes. The high compliance rate demonstrates Asiri Central Hospital’s dedication towards continuously maintaining high levels of patient safety standards and care.

Commenting on receiving the renewal, Dr. Manjula Karunaratne Chief Executive Officer, said “This is a landmark achievement for Asiri Central Hospital and we are extremely pleased to receive such a high validation for our efforts. We take pride that the success of our hospital is based on the fundamentals of quality and patient safety as it affirms our commitment to implement professional and measurable standards that bring continuous improvement into the daily routine. The results of the inspection constitute an additional layer where the hospital meets stricter, specific and measurable requirements, setting the bar even higher.”

Asiri Central Hospital truly understands the continuum of healthcare needs, offering internationally recognized, high quality clinical care and access to comprehensive services. As a progressive and pioneering hospital in which patient care is central, Asiri Central Hospital is a one-stop general hospital that has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in offering patients the latest medical treatments including high-tech surgical solutions and procedures, and cutting edge diagnostics supported by a team of highly-trained and experienced in-house medical officers and nursing staff.

March 17, 2020

Recognised nationally and internationally for its pioneering spirit, the ‘Brain and Spine Centre’ at Asiri Central Hospital, Colombo marked a significant milestone recently of having performed 10,000 neurosurgical procedures since it was established in June 2010.

As the country’s best private sector Neurosurgical Centre and only world class facility, the Asiri Brain and Spine Centre is home to state-of-the-art equipment, and cutting-edge neurosurgical procedures.

Headed by eminent Senior Consultant, Neurosurgeon Dr. Sunil Perera, the Centre has over the years demonstrated unparalleled surgical achievements including the first private sector hospital to perform epilepsy surgery and is the only hospital in the country currently performing this procedure. It is also the only hospital to perform surgery for Parkinson’s disease (Deep Brain Stimulation) in the country.

Breaking new ground, the hospital was the first facility to acquire a Neuro-navigation and Intraoperative Monitoring system which are advanced technology improving the safety and effectiveness of surgery enabling the best possible neurosurgical results.

“What we do now is top of the grade neurosurgery. This is one of the best neurosurgical systems,” said Dr. Perera.

The hospital has treated an average of 1000 patients a year over the past five years and maintained an impressive mortality rate, far lower than accepted standards in developed countries. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the team and their commitment to transform as many lives as possible.

“We are on par with American standards. Our results are probably better. Here the rate is less than 1% morbidity. We have brought it down to very low levels,” noted Dr. Perera.

The comprehensive range of services offered at the Centre includes a large scope of treatments and conditions. The depth of neurological expertise also covers advanced diagnoses with compassionate care for complex neurological conditions and issues in both adults and children.

“The hospital has got everything that needs to be done for neurosurgery. It is available because we have everything organised very properly. The equipment, specialties, we have brought it up to that level,” Dr Perera added.

The wide range of services provided by the Centre includes Brain and Spinal Injury Management Service, Comprehensive Back and Neck Pain Management – Surgery for Disc Prolapse and Cervical Disc Replacement, Degenerative Spine Management, Correction and Fusion for Spondylolysthesis and correction of scoliosis, Trigeminal Neuralgia Management Service such as Radiofrequency Ablation (RF), Micro Vascular Decompression is offered while Brain Haemorrhage Management Service, Stroke Management Service and Brain Tumour Service for Paediatric and Pituitary tumours is also available.

In addition to the Hydrocephalus Management Service for Paediatric and Adults, the hospital offers Cerebral Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) Management Service, Spine Tumour Management Service – Vertebral Intradural and Intra Medullary tumours.

Under Dr. Perera’s tutelage, life-changing scoliosis surgery was also performed by the ‘Brain and Spine’ Team of the hospital. This was the first-time a neurosurgical team has conducted such a highly advanced as well as potentially dangerous surgery.

“We also do what we call awake neurosurgery – where the patient is kept awake during the brain surgery. A different team continues to map the areas and the patient talks to us and sings with us during that period,” explained Dr. Perera.

At the hospital, assisting Dr. Perera is a multidisciplinary team. These include neurosugeons, neuro anesthetists, other ancillary staff, nurses and trained technicians all coming together to provide expert care.

Since it was established, the Centre has grown into a dedicated neurosurgery ward with 40 rooms for patients, a dedicated neurosurgical ICU with 14 separate rooms with the latest equipment and a neurosurgery theatre complex with three separate theatres and the most advanced equipment including comprehensive neuro Imaging Centre with MRI, CT scan and angiography facilities.

Asiri Central’s Brain and Spine Centre has proved to be crucial lifeline for many. Radeen de Silva, a little boy aged three years was diagnosed with a large cerebella tumour. The team lead by Dr. Perera performed a Ventricular peritoneal shunt insertion to successfully remove the tumour.

Rajindra, the boy’s father explains, “My son started getting headaches and then became unsteady on his feet and even his speech was affected. An MRI confirmed he had a brain tumour. Dr. Sunil informed us that surgery was required. We were very scared but when many people told us he was the best we were reassured that our son will be cured.”

Tearfully thanking everyone responsible for saving her son, Rajindra’s mother said, “We were told it was life threatening and we lost all hope, we were very scared. The operation was a success and my son is now cured. Today as we take our son home it is one of the happiest days of my life in a long time. I cannot thank Dr. Perera and the hospital enough for giving our son back to us. He is back on his feet faster than expected, smiling and playful. Our blessings on everyone involved.”

Convenient settlement of Asiri Hospital Bills with Seylan Credit Cards

Asiri Central Hospital receives JCI renewal affirming continuous commitment to highest levels of patient care and safety

Asiri Central’s Brain and Spine Centre Counts 10,000 Surgeries