• The primary care chain marks the launch of its 15^th branch, now open at a prime location along the Kandy Road in Kelaniya

The country’s largest and fastest-growing primary care chain Medihelp Hospitals, recently commenced operations at its new healthcare facility in the historically significant city of Kelaniya, thereby marking its entry to the Gampaha District. With its easily-accessible, new address at No. 625, Kandy Road, Kelaniya, the fully-fitted primary care centre will cater to the community of Kelaniya and surrounding towns with a broad scope of affordable, high quality healthcare services offered by an experienced, qualified team of consultants and healthcare professionals.

The ceremonial opening, held on 21^st January, 2023, was attended by Prof. Janaki Hewavisenthi, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine – University of Kelaniya, the board of directors and top management of Medihelp Hospitals, along with a host of distinguished invitees and members of staff.

The new four-storey facility houses a fully-fitted OPD, ETU, laboratory, pharmacy, and dental clinic as well as facilities and equipment to accommodate x-rays, US Scans, Echocardiography, physiotherapy, optometry services, and specialist consultations. It is made complete with spacious, modern waiting areas and large car park accommodating over 60 vehicles.

All patients are in the care of a highly competent team of qualified and experienced doctors, nurses, paramedics and support staff, who are geared with the latest equipment and advanced technology to provide an unparalleled portfolio of services.

Commenting on the recent opening, Medihelp Hospitals Chairman Leslie Wijesiriwardana stated, “We are delighted to step into the Gampaha District with our new facility in Kelaniya, which is a historically and geographically significant city in Sri Lanka. Marking the opening of our 15^th branch in such a notable location is a privilege. Ultimately, our accelerated growth islandwide, particularly into underserved regions such as this, is driven by our deep desire to ensure that all Sri Lankans have access to affordable, quality healthcare services when they need it the most, particularly as we pass this economically challenging period in time.”

Continuing on the same note, Medihelp Hospitals Executive Director Chandika Wijesiriwardana said, “A high-quality healthcare facility has been a long-felt need in this region in Kelaniya. Therefore, we are delighted to introduce this spacious, modern facility equipped to cover a gamut of healthcare requirements. We look to expanding the centre’s utility to further elevate the scope of care offered to this community in the months to come.”

Medihelp Hospitals Chief Operating Officer Nishantha Jayamanne stated, “Medihelp Hospital’s move into the Gampaha District with a facility in Kelaniya stands testament to its underlying vision of ensuring quality healthcare accessibility to the most underserved communities in Sri Lanka. With its prime location on the Kandy Road, we have been able to offer a comprehensive healthcare service with the support of a large panel of eminent specialist consultants.”

Medihelp Hospitals provides access to a network of over 350 specialists, and leverages numerous digital tools and state-of-the-art technology to offer an elevated, well-rounded portfolio of exceptional healthcare services to all its patients. Apart from its 15 primary healthcare facilities spread across the western province, Medihelp Hospitals operates a multi-specialty hospital in Horana and has plans to open yet another fully-fledged hospital in Mt. Lavinia this year.

Medihelp Hospital Kelaniya - Reception

Photo Caption – Medihelp Chairman Lesley Wijesiriwardana , Director of Laboratories Sunanda Wijesiriwardana and guest of honor Prof. Janaki Hewavisenthi , dean of the faculty of Medicine university of Kelaniya ceremoniously opening the Medihelp Kelaniya Hospital .

• PSCDP is the first program under the initiative, in collaboration with Kalbe Pharma

Consistently growing its physical footprint to offer an affordable, accessible and quality healthcare service to its patients, the country’s largest and fastest-growing primary care chain Medihelp Hospitals recently launched ‘Medihelp Nanasawi’, an initiative which was brought to life highlighting the importance of sustaining, nurturing and updating the skills and knowledge of its human resources.

The ‘Medihelp Nanasawi’ launch event which was held recently, was graced by the hospital’s Board of Directors and dignitaries, including Chairman Mr. Lesley Wijesiriwardana, Director of Laboratories Mrs. Sunanda Wijesiriwardana, Medical Director Dr Charitha Wijesiriwardana, Executive Director Mr. Chandika Wijesiriwardana, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Nishantha Jayamanne, along with the management and members of staff.

“As the founder chairman of Medihelp Hospitals I am delighted to witness this historic launch of ‘Medihelp Nanasawi’, under which we will be unveiling a series of structured and intricate programmes to continuously improve the competency of our staff at all levels. As a rapidly expanding healthcare chain, we believe that it is imperative to uplift the knowledge and skills of our human resources in order to provide a better service to our patients.” commented Chairman Mr. Lesley Wijesiriwardana.

Speaking at the occasion Medical Director of the chain Dr. Charitha Wijesiriwardana stated “During a time where the country is going through an economic turbulence and facing other factors that have made it extremely challenging to retain talent or seek new talent, ensuring that our team is equipped with modern know-how and latest in global best practices, medical technology and advancements will be one of our key success factors.”

With the rapid expansion strategy of the hospitals chain being executed in full force amid the country’s current volatile macroeconomic climate, one of the main challenges faced by the healthcare industry of the country is the shortage in skilled workforce. As a strategic response to this, the hospital chain introduced ‘Medihelp Nanasawi’, spearheaded by Medihelp Hospitals Chief Operating Officer Mr. Nishantha Jayamanne, to develop a highly competent talent pool within the organization.

The event also saw the inauguration of the ‘Pharmacy Staff Competency Development Programme’ (PSCDP), the first programme under the Medihelp Nanasawi initiative. The first batch includes 30 pharmacy staff members from nine pharmacies within the Medihelp Hospitals chain, including two pharmacies in Horana, and one each in Nugegoda, Moratuwa, Piliyandala, Homagama, Bandaragama, Athurugiriya and Mathugama.

The PSCDP is set up in partnership with Kalbe Pharma, and is a six-month certificate course conducted by an eminent panel of qualified industry specialists from the pharmacy field.

Commenting on the program, Medihelp Hospitals Chief Operating Officer Mr. Nishantha Jayamanne noted that “while the initial programmme is centred on pharmacy staff, we will be rolling out a host of additional programmes towards achieving the same goal among other departments including laboratory, nursing, paramedical and all support functions in the near future. Whether we are embarking on an expansion strategy or not, it is our commitment to continuously raise the bar by improving skills, knowledge and standards of our entire workforce which would eventually elevate the overall service standards and customer experience.”

Over the years, Medihelp has grown to become a number one choice among patients due to the personalized nature of its offering, its top-tier customer care, highly competent team of healthcare professionals as well as its spacious, modern facilities. With ‘Medihelp Nanasawi’, the hospital aims to maximize its potential in these areas to stand out and facilitate patients of all walks of life, with the best healthcare.

Medihelp Hospitals, Chief Operating Officer, Nishantha Jayamanne delivering opening remarks

Photo caption : The Medihelp Hospitals team

Elevating its service offering in Sri Lanka, the country’s largest and fastest-growing primary care chain Medihelp Hospitals recently entered into a partnership with Dr. Sarath Paranavitane, Chairman of Central Medical Center, Nugegoda. The new partnership brings a diverse portfolio of high-quality, affordable diagnostic and healthcare services, and the expertise of a collective of eminent, highly trusted Family Physicians to the region’s residents, through its location at 132 S. De S. Jayasinghe Mawatha, Nugegoda.

Medihelp Hospitals’ rapid expansion in geography and scope of services comes at a time when the current volatile macroeconomic climate has impacted the delivery of healthcare within the country. The private healthcare chain will refurbish the Central Medical Center and refit the premises with state-of-the-art medical equipment and premium facilities. Customers can call 0112 281281 for more information.

Over the years, Medihelp has grown to become a number one choice among patients due to the personalised nature of its offering, its top-tier customer care, highly competent team of healthcare professionals as well as its spacious, modern facilities.

“We are extremely delighted to partner with Central Medical Centre and especially Dr. Sarath Paranavitane, who has been such an eminent, respected pillar in the healthcare community for over four decades. There is a certain synergy created within the coalition formed between a healthcare expert and family physician trusted by generations of patients in Sri Lanka and the country’s fastest-growing primary care chain with over 37 years of experience delivering healthcare excellence. This partnership will ultimately provide the people of Nugegoda and the surrounding towns with a reliable, complete healthcare service offering, unmatched by any other in the region,” Nishantha Jayamanne, Chief Operating Officer Medihelp Hospitals stated.

Dr. Sarath Paranavitane is the Chairman and Medical Director of Central Medical Centre (Pvt) Ltd and counts over 45 years of experience in Family Medicine. He is the first and only Board Certified specialist family physician in Sri Lanka to hold two MBA degrees; an MBA in Healthcare Services from Manipal University, India and an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK. He holds an MD in Family Medicine, Diploma in Child Health and Diploma in Family Medicine from the University of Colombo.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr Sarath Paranavitane said, “Over the years, Medihelp has always managed to maintain a consistent reputation for high quality, reliable and accurate diagnostics and healthcare services and it is a privilege to partner with them to elevate and expand the primary care network at my practice. Medihelp Hospitals’ unique positioning will empower patients with affordable, accessible, quality healthcare.”

Medihelp also integrates numerous digital tools into its portfolio for the convenience of its patients. They currently offer a Live Tracking Facility to enable patients to track the progress of their appointments to ensure that they do not waste time at the hospital, needlessly waiting for their consultant. In terms of consultation services, patients can access an eminent panel of consultant specialists in general medicine, endocrinology and diabetology, gynaecology and obstetrics, oncology, ENT, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, neurology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, gastroenterology, urology, dermatology and cosmetic care, nephrology and ophthalmology. Further, its purpose-built facilities include ample parking, spacious lobbies with comfortable seaating areas and options to book appointments over the phone, which are all facilities equivalent to or better than other city-centric hospitals.

Image Caption: Nishantha Jayamanne - Chief Operating Officer Medihelp Hospitals Chain, Dr. Sarath Paranawitane - Chairman Central Medical Centre, Chandika Wijesiriwardana - Executive Director Medihelp Hospitals Chain, and Dr. Charitha Wijesiriwardana - Medical Director Medihelp Hospitals Chain.

Expanding its reach across Sri Lanka, the country’s largest and fastest-growing primary care chain Medihelp Hospitals, recently commenced operations at its latest branch in Athurugiriya. The ceremonial opening was held on 4^th September 2022, and was attended by the  Board of Directors and top management of Medihelp Hospitals, including Chairman Mr Lesley Wijesiriwardana, Director of Laboratories Mrs Sunanda Wijesiriwardana, Medical Director Dr Charitha Wijesiriwardana, Executive Director Mr Chandika Wijesiriwardana, Chief Operating Officer Mr Nishantha Jayamanne, along with a host of distinguished invitees and members of staff.

The state-of-the-art facility houses a fully-fitted OPD, five-bedded ETU, laboratory, pharmacy, and dental clinic as well as facilities and equipment to accommodate x-rays, US Scans, Echocardiography, physiotherapy, optometry services, and specialist consultations made complete with spacious, modern waiting areas and car park. Patients are in the care of a highly competent team of qualified and experienced doctors, nurses, paramedics and support staff, who are geared with the latest equipment to ultimately provide unparalleled levels of healthcare to all.

Commenting on the launch, Medihelp Hospitals Chairman Leslie  Wijesiriwardana stated, “I am extremely humbled to witness the immense growth of the Medihelp brand over the past 37 years. What my wife Mrs Sunanda Wijesiriwardana and I started as a small medical diagnostic lab in Horana has expanded exponentially to be able to serve thousands of Sri Lankans with high-quality, affordable healthcare in the most convenient way possible. This is the vision we set out to achieve and we will continue along this winning trajectory as we set in motion our plans to further expand in the near future.”

Continuing on the same note, Medihelp Hospitals Medical Director Dr Charitha Wijesiriwardana said, “We are extremely proud to witness the growth and evolution of the Medihelp Hospitals chain over the years, and also of the significant contribution it has made to the State’s healthcare sector. Our new branch in Athurugiriya marks yet another momentous milestone in that journey. While we are thrilled to expand our footprint rapidly with regard to geographic presence, our focus will always be heavy on regularly vetting and improving the clinical outcomes and safety standards for all our patients as it is every Sri Lankan’s right to have access to quality healthcare. Medihelp Hospitals will continue introducing only the best clinical practices and take caution to always adhere to national health guidelines, best clinical practices and protocols as we journey on.”

Medihelp Hospitals Chief Operating Officer Nishantha Jayamanne stated, “Athurugiriya is a central town in the Western Province. However, there was a massive void in the region’s healthcare ecosystem, where residents often had to travel to Colombo City to access the most important healthcare services they require. Particularly, in the current challenging macroeconomic environment, it is vital that patients in Sri Lanka have access to quality healthcare they require conveniently and quickly.  This is the vacuum we are looking to fill with our new branch, - offering a gamut of top-notch healthcare services under one roof.”

Medihelp Hospitals also integrates numerous digital tools into its portfolio for the convenience of its patients. They offer a Live Tracking Facility to enable patients to track the progress of their appointments to ensure that they do not waste time at the hospital, needlessly waiting for their consultant. In terms of OPD consultations, patients can access a network of over 300 specialists in general medicine, endocrinology and diabetics, gynaecology and obstetrics, oncology, ENT, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, neurology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, gastroenterology, urology, dermatology and cosmetic care, nephrology and ophthalmology. Further, its purpose-built facilities include ample parking, spacious lobbies with comfortable seating areas and options to book appointments over the phone, which are all facilities equivalent to or better than other city-centric hospitals.

Medihelp Hospitals Athurugiriya

Image Caption: [From left] Medihelp Hospitals COO Mr Nishantha Jayamanne, Executive Director Mr Chandika Wijesiriwardana, Director of Laboratories Mrs Sunanda Wijesiriwardana, Chairman Mr Lesley Wijesiriwardana, and Medical Director Dr Charitha Wijesiriwardana.

In a bid to enhance patient access to high-quality, affordable healthcare within Sri Lanka, the country’s fastest-growing primary care chain Medihelp Hospitals, continues to expand its geographical reach and scope of services despite the current volatile macroeconomic climate. Stepping into its 37^th year of operations, Medihelp offers a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare services via a well-spread chain of easily accessible primary care facilities and diagnostic labs while also providing access to the medical expertise of a large collective of top medical practitioners and specialists.

From its humble beginnings in Kalutara District as a diagnostic lab, Medihelp has since expanded its footprint to the Colombo District and plans to further extend its reach to Gampaha district this year. Just recently, the chain added yet another top-tier primary care facility to its network, in Nugegoda. During its years of operation, Medihelp experienced a swift growth curve, underpinned by a passionate vision to give patients in Sri Lanka access to the treatment that they need in comfortable settings.

Speaking about the expansion, Executive Director of Medihelp Hospitals, Chandika Wijesiriwardana stated “For over three decades Medihelp has worked towards a singular vision of making high-quality healthcare easily accessible to the common man. Today, Medihelp Hospitals has made its services available in 15 towns in the Western province offering much-needed primary healthcare services. Despite current challenges in sourcing medical equipment, consumables, medicine, tighter regulatory constraints, rising construction costs, logistical limitations, and record rate of inflation, we are committed to expanding our footprint and plan to add three more locations to the network by the end of the year.

Over the years, Medihelp has grown to become a number one choice among patients due to the personalised nature of its offering, its top-tier customer care as well as for its spacious, modern facilities enabling patients to easily access a specialist consultant network of 250 consultants without having to travel to Colombo. Patients can access specialist consultants from a wide range of specialties including general medicine, endocrinology and diabetes, gynaecology and obstetrics, oncology, ENT, cardiology, general surgery, neurology, pulmonology, rheumatology, orthopedics, pediatrics, vascular surgery, sexual medicine, gastroenterology, urology, dermatology and cosmetic care, nephrology and ophthalmology.

Medihelp also integrates numerous digital tools into its portfolio for the convenience of its patients. They currently offer a Live Tracking Facility to enable patients to track the progress of their appointments to ensure that they do not waste time at the hospital, needlessly waiting for their consultant. Further, its purpose-built facilities include ample parking, spacious lobbies with comfortable seating areas and options to book appointments over the phone, which are all facilities equivalent to or better than other city-centric hospitals.

Medihelp’s medical facility network offers a comprehensive mix of healthcare services under one roof, including Channeling facilities for Specialist consultations, OPD consultations, Emergency Treatment Units, medical diagnostic laboratories, pharmacies, medical imaging units with Ultrasound Scanning, Echocardiography and Digital X-Ray, operating theatres for minor surgical procedures, dental Clinics and Optometry services. The chain’s facilities are located in Horana, Nugegoda, Piliyandala, Moratuwa, Homagama, Kalutara, Panadura, Beruwala, Mathugama, Bandaragama, Ingiriya, Bulathsinhala, Wethara and Kesbewa.