* In celebration of 10,000 births across their hospitals multi-chain

In celebration of 10,000 births at their hospitals and to give the best possible start to life, Hemas Hospitals a market leader in healthcare, has re-enhanced their existing ‘Maathru’ maternity package for expectant mothers. A host of extra benefits have been added on to the existing maternity package ensuring superior service delivery in maternity care, across their multi-chain.

The new ‘Maathru’ package was launched at Hemas Hospital Wattala, officiated by the Chief Guest on the occasion, Dr Kanthi Ariyaratne, Director, Private Health Sector Regulatory Council and Guest of Honour, Ms Lalitha Abeygunawardena, president of Nursing Council of Sri Lanka.

“Each delivery at any of the Hemas Hospitals represents the dedicated expert work of our team of Consultant Obstetricians, Gynaecologists as well as Paediatricians, nurses and the rest of the hospital’s devoted and enthusiastic medical staff, who are the back-bone of our hospitals. Our expert clinicians and services are always ready to handle every delivery situation” explained Managing Director of Hemas Hospitals, Dr Lakith Peiris.

While stepping into motherhood at Hemas Hospitals, each new mother will be showered with a host of gifts, including a savings account with HNB for the new born, with an initial deposit of Rs 1,500/-. Gift packs of baby toiletries, diapers and infant clothes, bottles and baby accessories are also part of the generous Maathru package. Importantly, the Mum to be has access to post-delivery care of the new born, including breast feeding, ante-natal and other essential tips in coping with a new born infant.

Babies born under the Maathru package are also entitled to free vaccinations and inoculations at Hemas Hospitals, up to 10 years of age.

Parents can also rest assured that the hospital’s support facilities of Intensive Care Units, superior surgical theatres and blood bank, are all available and accessible for any emergencies.

The packaged maternity deal offers two distinct payment packages, based on the requirements of the parents. The prestigious accreditation with Australian Council of Healthcare Standards that has been conferred on Hemas Hospitals, ensures an extra level of distinction to the overall standards, underscoring the affirmation in providing the highest quality care to their patients.

“The Maathru package just enhances a new parent’s experience and is our way of thanking them for choosing to have their babies at our hospitals” Dr Peiris added.

About Hemas Hospitals: Hemas Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd is a subsidiary of Hemas Group, a leading Sri Lankan conglomerate that has business interests in four key sectors – FMCG, Health care, Transportation, Leisure and Strategic Investments.

The multi-specialty hospital chain comprises of 3 full-service hospitals at Wattala, Galle and Thalawathugoda along with15 fully equipped laboratories and provides community-based expert health care services by positioning its chain of hospitals in strategic locations outside the commercial hub of Colombo. It guarantees patients the highest safety standards backed by full international accreditation and was the first hospital in Sri Lanka to be recognized by the prestigious accreditation body, Australian Council for Healthcare Standards.

[caption id="attachment_14987" align="alignnone" width="675"] The first child to be born at Wattala Hemas Hospital, Senali Vonara Silva (centre), flanked by her parents. The others in the picture include Hemas Hospitals Executive Chairman – Murtaza Esufally, Chief Guest at the event and Private Health Sector Regulatory Council Director – Dr. Kanthi Ariyaratne and Hemas Hospitals Managing Director – Dr. Lakith Peiris[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_14988" align="alignnone" width="675"] The recently born triplets at Hemas Hospital Wattala; Senulya Methnuli, Seyansa Chanuli and Seran Minthaka with their relatives. The others in the picture include Hemas Hospitals Executive Chairman – Murtaza Esufally, Chief Guest at the event and Private Health Sector Regulatory Council Director – Dr. Kanthi Ariyaratne and Hemas Hospitals Managing Director – Dr. Lakith Peiris[/caption]