People’s Bank renovates NHSL’s Cardiothoracic Pediatric Ward

Completing yet another significant step towards enhancing the healthcare infrastructure of Sri Lanka, People’s Bank  announced the completion and official opening of the newly renovated Cardiothoracic Pediatric Ward (Ward 1) at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL), Colombo. 

This major refurbishment, costing over Rs. 8,000,000 was executed as a key initiative under the bank’s CSR brand ‘Mahajana Mehewara’. 

The event marked a significant milestone in the bank’s ongoing efforts to support and enhance the healthcare sector in Sri Lanka.

The inauguration ceremony of the newly renovated Cardiothoracic Pediatric Ward was held on 19th July, with the presence of Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Secretary of Ministry of Health, Sujeewa Rajapakse, Chairman of People’s Bank, Clive Fonseka, CEO/GM of People’s Bank, Corporate & Executive Management members of People’s Bank, , Dr. Kumara Wickramasingha, Deputy Director General – Health Services of NHSL, Deputy Directors, Dr. M.N. Jazeel, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon and other key stakeholders.

People’s Bank has a longstanding tradition of supporting the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. In 1999, the bank donated the original Cardiothoracic Pediatric Ward to NHSL, demonstrating its commitment to improving healthcare facilities. In view of the evolving needs of the hospital, the authorities had planned to relocate the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit V to the previously donated Cardiothoracic Pediatric Ward (Ward 1) and reached out to People’s Bank for assistance to upgrade the ward to meet modern healthcare standards.

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit V is instrumental in providing critical healthcare services, including complex procedures such as bypass, valvular, and vascular surgeries. With increasing demand for these specialized services, it was essential that the facilities were equipped to offer exemplary patient care. Relocating Unit V to the Cardiothoracic Pediatric Ward is a strategic move to accommodate this growing demand.