September 6, 2024
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Ninewells Hospital, the leader in women and child healthcare in Sri Lanka, has further strengthened its commitment to serving the nation by renewing its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF). This agreement, which was signed recently, enhances the existing partnership aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for government employees […]

August 30, 2024
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Durdans Hospital, renowned for its commitment to excellent patient-centered care, has recently signed a significant agreement with the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) and the Ministry of Public Administration and Management. This collaboration, governed by Circular 5/1997, aims to further enhance the Agrahara insurance scheme, which has been providing essential healthcare benefits to government and […]

August 26, 2024
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The Ceylinco Cancer Centre has acquired a state-of-the-art, AI-supported, CT Simulator from Siemens Healthcare GmbH of Germany, significantly enhancing the accuracy of the radiation therapy it offers, as well as the comfort of patients.     A spokesman for the Centre said the acquisition of the CT Simulator entailed an investment of Rs 200 million, […]

August 24, 2024
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Colombo, Sri Lanka – 22nd August 2024 – Asiri Health, the leading healthcare provider in Sri Lanka, proudly announces its role as the official Medical Partner for the ICA (Indian Cultural Association) International Half Marathon to be run in Colombo on September 1, 2024. This partnership underscores the Asiri Group’s commitment to promoting health and […]

August 12, 2024
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DIMO Healthcare recently donated an additional workstation for the Siemens Healthineers 3 Tesla MRI Scanner at Jaffna Teaching Hospital expediting MRI report generation, for faster diagnosis that facilitates informed decisions on treatment plans for medical practitioners.     The healthcare arm of the leading diversified conglomerate DIMO, also known as  DIMO Healthcare Installed the Siemens […]

August 6, 2024
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Hemas Hospitals – Sri Lanka’s Most Loved Healthcare Brand according to LMD – has positioned itself as Sri Lanka’s most awarded, internationally accredited hospital chain that provides accessibility to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare services for beneficiaries of the Agrahara Insurance Scheme for state-sector employees. Established under the National Insurance Trust Fund, Agrahara offers comprehensive […]

July 25, 2024
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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
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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
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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. […]


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