The 14th edition of Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2025 was declared open on Friday, February 28th, by Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, at the BMICH in Colombo. Medicare 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier healthcare exhibition, dedicated to educating the public and showcasing the latest advancements in healthcare, medical technology, wellness, and medical tourism, will continue until Sunday, March 2nd.
Featuring over 150 stalls from local and international exhibitors, Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2025 is organised by Asia Wellness Forum, in collaboration with Aitken Spence Conventions & Exhibitions, bringing together local and international healthcare experts under one roof. Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva, the Chairperson of Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2025 Organising Committee, delivered the welcome speech, welcoming the Chief Guest of the Opening Ceremony, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media.
“We have all the giants in the local medical field in this audience, which is overwhelming and an honour to Medicare 2025. As medical personals, we are busy with our professional commitments. Medicare is a great platform to showpiece and create access for all to witness how the healthcare sector is operated and, more importantly for the goods and service providers to display their facilities during the three days,” stated Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva, Chairperson, Medicare 2025, delivering the welcome speech.
Other dignitaries who graced the opening ceremony were Dr. Anil Jasinghe, the Secretary of Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, the Deputy High Commissioner of High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Dr. Abhay Sinha, Director General of Services Export Promotion Council of India and dignitaries, sponsors and partners of the three-day event. During the opening ceremony, the Medicare Lifetime Awards were presented to the US Embassy in Sri Lanka, High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Embassy of Finland in Sri Lanka, Asiri Hospitals, Nawaloka Hospitals, Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe, Prof. Neville Perera and Prof. S.V. Lamabadusuriya, recognising their outstanding contributions made towards the healthcare sector of Sri Lanka.
“I was made to aware that the Medicare exhibition covers five important aspects related to the healthcare sector and it’s important to educate the public on how the entire process is taking place. As the people’s government, we are also exploring the possibilities of promoting Sri Lanka as a healthcare hub through medical tourism, and Medicare 2025 is the ideal platform that covers the entire aspect,” noted Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony.
Representing valued partners of Medicare 2025, Dr. Manjula Karunaratne (Group Chief Executive Officer, Asiri Hospital Holdings PLC), Prof. Lal G. Chandrasena (Executive Director & General Manager, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC), Dr. U.K.M. Ismail (Chairman/CEO, Lloyds Healthcare Pvt Ltd), Dr. K. Thiyagarajah Iraivan (CEO, Melsta Hospitals, Ragama), Dr. Susantha Mallawa Arachchi (President, World’s Poultry Science Association, Sri Lanka), Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe (CEO/Co-Founder, International Institute of Health Sciences), Prof. W.A. Helaruwan Pasan Kumara (Chairman, Wish Fertility Hospital Pvt Ltd), Dr. Mothilal de Silva (Chairman/Director, eChannelling PLC), Dr. W.K. Wickremasinghe (Deputy Director General, National Hospital of Sri Lanka), Dr. G. Wijesuriya (Director/Deputy Director General, Medical Supplies, Ministry of Health), Mr. Nalin Jayasundera (Managing Director, Aitken Spence Travels Pvt Ltd) and Mrs. Geethamani C. Karunarathne (Chairperson, Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation) graced the opening ceremony.
With a strong reputation built over a decade, Medicare brings together top healthcare industry leaders healthcare professionals and providers, industry experts, and key stakeholders to promote innovative healthcare solutions and foster collaborations. The primary objective of Medicare 2025 is to provide the public with vital health-related information, while showcasing cutting-edge healthcare technologies, advancements in disease prevention, innovative treatment methods, and the exceptional services offered by hospitals and laboratories. The event provides a unique platform for professionals and the public to engage directly with healthcare providers, discover the latest medical advancements, and explore comprehensive wellness solutions.
