Dr. Gurpal Singh shares developments in Orthopaedic Oncology treatment at Annual SLOA Academic Session

Dr. Gurpal Singh, Orthopaedic Surgeon attached to Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital – Singapore, was recently in Sri Lanka at the invitation of the Sri Lanka Orthopaedic Association (SLOA).

Lanka Hospitals posts Rs.4bn pre-tax profit in FY22

Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC, in an announcement to the Colombo Stock Exchange stated that it posted a profit before tax of Rs. 4 billion for the financial year ended 31st December 2022 compared to the Rs. 2.2 billion PBT reported in the corresponding period of the prior year.

SLT-Mobitel’s eChannelling powers Medicare 2023 exhibition

Reaffirming its commitment to bringing cutting-edge digital health solutions, eChannelling, Sri Lanka’s largest channelling network, powered Medicare 2023, one of the most anticipated healthcare exhibitions in the country.

Lina signs contract manufacturing agreement with TRUVIC

Further committing to its nation-building efforts, Lina Manufacturing - the pharmaceutical manufacturing segment of Sunshine Healthcare Lanka (SHL), recently signed a contract manufacturing agreement with TRUVIC Private Limited.

Royal Nursing Home wins Platinum Award for ‘Best Healthcare Provider of the Year’

Royal Nursing Home (Pvt.) Ltd., the elderly care service provider that adheres to ISO 9001:2015 standards, recently won the Platinum Award for the Best Healthcare Service Provider of the Year in the large scale category at the BWIO Awards organized by the Business World International Organization.

Screen Idol Yashodha appointed as Brand Ambassador for Soorya

Sun Match Company, producer of the iconic brand, ’’Soorya,’’ which has gained a credible reputation and the trust of consumers across the country for the past 40 years, has appointed respected Sri Lankan actress Yashodha Wimaladharma as it’s Brand Ambassador.

Holmes Pollard strikes Gold for BOC corporate television commercial

Holmes Pollard & Stott (HP&S) has won the Sumathi Award for Best Television Commercial. It received this accolade at the Sumathi Awards 2023 for its corporate TV commercial for Bank of Ceylon. This is the latest in a string of creative awards won by the agency.

Adfactors Sri Lanka joins PROI Worldwide

Adfactors Sri Lanka, based in Colombo, has been elected to partner PROI Worldwide, a leading global consortium of entrepreneurial communications agencies with 85 partners in 60 countries.

Thajudeen elected to PRCA’s PR and Communications Council 2023

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest professional PR body, has elected Thanzyl Thajudeen to its PR and Communications Council 2023.

New Media Solutions wins big at SLIM DIGIS 2.2

Reiterating its creative capabilities and progressive nature, leading homegrown media, brand communications and public relations expert New Media Solutions took home four esteemed awards at the recently held SLIM DIGIS 2.2, for the production of ‘Ledak Giya Durak’, a branded mini-series on YouTube, as well as for its contributions towards executing ‘Unlocking Access To Miraculous Healing’ campaign.

Rayush Wijeyaratne takes over as Event Productions’ MD

Rayush Wijeyaratne who has been at Event Management Pvt Limited (EPPL) for over a decade, takes over the reins as Managing Director of this thirty-year old company.

Ninewells Hospital first in healthcare sector to implement SAP Business One

Healthcare in Sri Lanka is undergoing a digital transformation, and Ninewells Hospital is leading the charge. The implementation of SAP Business One in partnership with Pristine Solutions (Pvt) Ltd,

ENT specialists and Vision Care Hearing Solutions organize special awareness programme

The World Health Organization (WHO) marks World Hearing Day on 3rd March of each year to raise awareness about hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care.

Doc990 introduces digital health services via Amazon’s Alexa

Introducing the next frontier for conveniently accessing healthcare services from home, Doc990 powered by Dialog Axiata PLC, extended Amazon Alexa voice command support for digital health services for the first time in Sri Lanka.

Medihelp Hospitals expands footprint to Gampaha District with Kelaniya branch

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.

Lanka Hospitals hosts Health Fiesta 2023

Sri Lanka’s premier private healthcare provider, Lanka Hospitals hosted the ‘Health Fiesta 2023’, an event that combined health and fun, at the hospital premises in Colombo 05 recently.

Royal Nursing Home procures Lankan made 100 Senaro GN125 motorcycles for staff

Royal Nursing Home (Pvt) Ltd. recently procured Sri Lankan made 100 Senaro GN125 motorcycles to be distributed among 100 staff members who have been with the company for over 10 years.

HealthRecon Connect global delivery center in Colombo reunites after three years

The 1300 strong team at HealthRecon Connect’s global delivery center in Colombo, part of a three-city global team which provides technology-enabled Revenue Cycle Management solutions to healthcare providers in the USA,

Asiri Health main sponsor of Medicare 2023

Asiri Healthhas again stepped up in support of the country’s largest medical exhibition, Medicare 2023. The event takes place on 3rd, 4th and 5th March at the BMICH, Colombo. Asiri Group’s association with Medicare dates back many years and has been the main sponsor for many of them.

Nawaloka Hospitals remains committed, resilient amid economic, political instability

The economic and political arena in Sri Lanka over the past few months has been in peril with a lot of uncertainty and state-level decisions that have adversely affected most businesses, industries and individuals, and Nawaloka Hospitals was no exception to this.

Browns Hotels & Resorts bags 10 booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2023

Browns Hotels & Resorts embraced the new year with another accreditation as its properties were recognized with the Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2023.

SriLankan Airlines hosts famed British naturalist to tour and promote country

SriLankan Airlines recently teamed with Jetwing Eco Holidays to sponsor the air travel of British travel writer and naturalist, Ed Hutchings, on his bird watching tour of Sri Lanka, which will be featured in the Bird Watching magazine, UK.

Mackinnons Travels gets facelift; opens new office in Vauxhall Street

Mackinnons Travels Private Limited (MTL) recently celebrated the re-opening of its Vauxhall Street office. The opening of thenewly refurbished premises was attended by key officials and employees from the company.

First-ever 300km ultramarathon run on ‘The Pekoe Trail’ completed in 59 hours

On 27 January, ultramarathon trail runner Hyun Chang Chung crossed the finish line at the Ceylon Tea Museum in Hanthana, cheered on by new fans from the surrounding local community and his elated family.

Emirates invests US$ 135 mn in new pilot training centre

Emirates will soon build an advanced training facility to accommodate 6 Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for its future Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft. The brand new, 63,318 sq. ft. facility is slated to open in March 2024.

Anantaya Resort and Spa, Chilaw celebrates nine years of hospitality excellence

Tucked away in the charming coastal town of Chilaw, Anantaya Resort and Spa, operated by Laugfs Leisure Limited celebrates its 9th year of exemplary service and renowned reputation.

Samsung Sri Lanka launches Galaxy S23 and S23 Ultra

Samsung Electronics Sri Lanka unveiled the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S23 at an event in Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, marking a new era of Samsung Galaxy’s ultimate premium phone experience.

Sysco LABS partners with AHRP for inaugural Undergraduate Immersion Programme

Sysco LABS recently partnered with the Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP) for its inaugural Undergraduate Immersion Programme for the year 2022.

Hatch in partnership with Draper Startup House opens Colombo’s first co-living space

Hatch has joined forces with Draper Startup House to unveil Colombo’s first-ever co-living space.

Hutch marks 75 years of Independence with ‘Katha Nidahasa’

Hutch has yet again shown that it is with the people of the country by introducing a very special calling package to help people manage in the prevailing tough economic climate.