Shantha Bandara appointed President of Pharma chamber
View(s):The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI), at its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 27 appointed Shantha Bandara, Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd, as its new President for the term 2025/2026.
He will lead the SLCPI together with the newly elected office bearers and Executive Council members, bringing renewed focus to the SLCPI’s mission of fostering ethical, inclusive, and sustainable growth in Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector, the chamber said in a media release.
SLCPI serves as the apex representative body for over 60 member companies, comprising importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, who collectively account for more than 80 per cent of the island’s private pharmaceutical market. The industry directly employs over 80,000 individuals and indirectly supports nearly 400,000 more, making it a vital contributor to the national economy and healthcare delivery.
Chief Guest, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank, shared insights into the broader economic outlook, discussing critical themes such as inflation targeting, interest rates, and the importance of a flexible exchange rate regime. His remarks provided valuable context for the operating environment within which all industries, including pharmaceuticals, continue to navigate.
Delivering the President’s Address, Mr. Bandara outlined the SLCPI’s strategic focus for the coming year under seven key priorities. These included advocating for transparent and equitable healthcare policies, improving drug quality testing and the NMRA online portal, and ensuring fair representation of all member companies, both multinationals and local enterprises. He also announced the launch of the Annual Pharmaceutical Forum, a platform to promote knowledge-sharing, ethical discourse, and global alignment.
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