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"Bank of Ceylon Stands as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's Economic Progress through Capital Formation, Inclusion and Stability"

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September 16, 2025

In conversation with Chaaminda Kumarasiri, Group Managing Director of Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC

"Bank of Ceylon Stands as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's Economic Progress through Capital Formation, Inclusion and Stability"

Chaaminda Kumarasiri, Group Managing Director of Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC a Senior Chartered Accountant and a seasoned professional in the sector, discusses the hospital's evolution, its collaboration with the country's largest bank, and the shared vision of advancing healthcare and economic growth in Sri Lanka. In this interview we discuss how Bank of Ceylon has been a strategically, enabling efficient financial operations, supporting medical professionals, and strengthening the hospital's role as a trusted national institution. In this interview,

• Lanka Hospitals has established itself as a leading healthcare institution in Sri Lanka. Could you share a brief overview of the hospital's journey, key areas of service, and its vision for the future?

Since opening its doors in 2002 as Apollo Hospitals Colombo, Lanka Hospitals has evolved into Sri Lanka’s foremost multi-specialty tertiary care institution. Over the past two decades, it has established itself as a leader in advanced medical care, consistently raising the bar in quality, patient safety, and innovation in healthcare delivery.

Lanka Hospitals offers comprehensive medical and surgical expertise across more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopaedics, urology, fertility treatment, and bariatric surgery. These services are further strengthened by dedicated Centers of Excellence, such as the Heart Centre, Mother & Baby Care, Kidney Transplant & Renal Care Unit, Fertility Centre, and Bariatric Surgery programme. Each centre brings together leading consultants, specialized teams, and state-of-the-art technology to deliver outcomes that meet the highest global standards.

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