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| Sunday, 2 November 2003 |
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President opens new Asiri Surgical Hospital by Pelham Juriansz President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga opened the new Asiri Surgical Hospital at Narahenpita in the presence of a distinguished gathering last Monday. Hailing Sri Lanka as one of the best in terms of healthcare the President stressed that we should not rest on our laurels but look forward to the future and see that we reach greater heights as there was a long way more to go to develop the hospitals. The President also pointed out that the private sector should get involved in hospital development and further stressed that this project was one that was close to her heart. Managing Director of Asiri Hospitals, Ananda Wimalasena said that they have installed the latest CT scanner and it is the most recent in Asia. The Asiri Group of Companies opened their 14-storey Surgical unit at which eminent personalities like Minister of Health, Nutrition & Welfare, P. Dayaratne and many other VIP's were present. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in his message paid a glowing tribute to the Asiri Group who have toiled endlessly to serve the people providing good and cheap hospital care for the common man. Medical services are now available at this hospital which is blessed with 100 beds accommodated in 14 storeys, situated on a 2 acre block of land. The ailments that could be treated there include orthopaedic, endoscopic, & laproscopic surgery (where a tiny camera and surgical devices are inserted into the body, and the surgeon views the operation on a video monitor), oncology (cancer treatment), neurology and advanced neurosurgery. Eye and ENT treatment and surgery too could be performed at this hospital too. The accommodation available at this hospital includes 9 air-conditioned luxury suites and 29 semi-luxury rooms, 36 non a/c rooms, and 2 wards with 5 beds in each ward. This hospital though ultra-modern has also catered to the 40% people who are under the poverty line. |
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