Hemas Pharmaceuticals donated LKR 10 million to the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation’s ‘Adopt an Ambulance’ initiative, funding two ambulances. The ambulances will operate within the areas of Moratuwa and Peliyagoda, amplifying community access to immediate medical aid, with resources being directed to maintaining the vehicles’ upkeep and their medical equipment.

Hemas Pharmaceuticals aims to enhance the healthcare system by improving accessibility to emergency services through its donation to the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation. This initiative contributes to ambulances’ repair and refurbishment, staff training, procurement of uniforms, medical equipment, and safety equipment upkeep.

Discussing the donation made to the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation, Jude Fernando, Managing Director of Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd said, “As a leading brand in the industry, and providing medicine to the nation for 76 years since 1948, Hemas Pharmaceuticals is deeply committed to developing Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector. We recognize the efforts of the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation as playing an integral part in supporting and safeguarding the collective wellbeing of the nation. As a group with shared goals, we at Hemas are eager to support the foundation’s contribution to the overall integrity of Sri Lanka’s healthcare system. We’re proud to sponsor the continued efforts of an endeavour whose mission highlights the universal right to effective and accessible healthcare.”

Established by an Act of Parliament in 2016, the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation operates a fleet of ambulances, providing free pre-hospital care and emergency response solutions to all individuals in need across the country. The service has proved instrumental in providing lifesaving emergency medical aid, especially in rural and underserved areas throughout Sri Lanka. With an average response time of 13:08 minutes, the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation’s ambulances have become a staple of the healthcare industry since the pandemic.

Sohan de Silva, CEO of the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation, stated, “Hemas Pharmaceuticals’ donation to the 1990 Suwa Seriya has resulted in the refurbishment of two ambulances, marking a step towards ensuring that emergency pre-hospital care and ambulance services are accessible to those most in need. Hemas Pharmaceuticals’ support enables us to continue our mission of providing timely and efficient care”.