Apollo Hospital becomes Lanka Hospitals
to Care & Cure the Nation’s People with Personalized Attention

Apollo Hospitals Colombo, one of the largest privately built hospitals in Sri Lanka which is now controlled by the state, officially changed its name to Lanka Hospitals today under the chief presence of Mr. Nivard Cabraal – Governor of Central Bank together with the Chairman of Lanka Hospitals Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa – Secretary of Defence of Sri Lanka.

Lanka Hospitals unveiled the logo for the renamed institution ceremoniously at the auspicious time of 3.05pm today at an event held at the hospital premises amidst the presence of the hospital management, specialists, staff and other special invitees. The hospital’s logo, which one may think is the standard hospital cross, has taken shape through the formation of 4 letter Ls, depicting Lifeblood - the healing and wellbeing of the nation’s people, Leap - the advanced technology they possess that sets them apart from the rest, Link - their multicultural, multilingual staff who ensure that care is available to all regardless of race or religion & Luxury - their star-class treatment, all of which come together to form the cross, symbolizing a place of care and comfort for all. 
"The new logo represents our devotion and dedication to our cause - our understanding of our customers’ medical needs and our belief that everyone requires an equal amount of attention when they walk in through our doors, without discrimination,” said Lakith Peiris, CEO of Lanka Hospitals.

Addressing the media, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, Managing Director of Sri Lanka Insurance – the controlling shareholder of Lanka Hospitals, who is also, a Member of the Board of Directors at Lanka Hospitals, said the hospital today stands on the threshold of a new beginning. “I can assure you that our vision for the Company is one that aspires to achieve the highest level of corporate excellence in the immediate future. Our vision for the Company mirrors the bold vision of H.E the President for our nation. In the year ahead we will put in place a number of strategic initiatives which aim to propel Lanka Hospitals to be positioned as a hospital and a corporate that is truly world-class. Furthermore, as a part of our vision to become the national health care provider, Lanka Hospitals will in future set up a chain of hospitals to take quality health care, at an affordable price to people living even outside Colombo. To this effect, our medium term goal is to be recognized as one of the best healthcare solutions provider in the South Asian region.”

Lanka Hospitals is a multi-specialty tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka and is one of the most beautiful structures in the country. The hospital was commissioned in 2002 as the flagship hospital of Apollo Hospitals India but became a fully owned Sri Lankan entity with the take over by Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation in the year 2006 as controlling shareholder. With SLI going back under state control with the reversal of its privatization in June this year, Lanka Hospitals too came under state control subsequently. Now, coupled with a limitless search for medical expertise and technical know-how and through sourcing resources from across the world, the management of Lanka hospitals is confident that adopting international best practices and benchmarking against some of the worlds’ best in the field of healthcare, will ensure that the company will reach new heights of operational excellence in the near future.

With divisions catering to every medical need, ranging from a 24-hour emergency service, to the Heart Centre, Kidney/Renal Care department, Orthopedics, Gyn & Obs, Pediatrics, Fertility Centre, Eye Care, Dental Care, Health-Check department, 24 hour Pharmacy, Oncology and Radiology Unit etc. to even offering a full range of accurate 24 hour lab diagnostic services and a series of health schemes tailor-made to each individual need, Lanka Hospitals works to offer the most cost effective healthcare solutions of international standards - realizing that whether simple or serious, a patient’s illness is priority to them. On the panel of consultants, are the most senior and most committed professionals Sri Lanka has on offer together with the highly acclaimed team of expatriate consultants serving full time – a group that is firmly supported by a strong team of competent nursing staff handpicked for their capability and attitude. With a human resource of such excellence, Lanka Hospitals is optimistic and confident of overcoming any challenge ahead.

“As an organization whose sole purpose is to bring medical services and healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual, we understand that any illness, whether simple or serious is important to the individual, and therefore we at Lanka Hospitals have equipped ourselves with state-of-the-art medical equipment in our respective departments in order to bring the aspect of “caring – curing” to all in need. Our collective mission is to make Lanka Hospitals the pinnacle of healthcare in Sri Lanka, and the benchmark for Sri Lanka’s healthcare industry as well the region,” concluded Lakith.