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Medihelp enters Southern Province with 20th branch in Ambalangoda
View(s):Medihelp Hospitals inaugurated its 20th facility, in Ambalangoda on January 29. This marks the organisation’s entry into the Southern Province as part of its national expansion. Ambalangoda’s strategic position along the southern transport corridor and the increasing demand for modern healthcare services make it a vital location in Medihelp’s expansion plans.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by several notable guests, including Asela Godahewa, mayor of Ambalangoda UC, along with other dignitaries. The event featured the chairman and board of directors of Medihelp Hospitals, management and staff members, guests, and media. The new branch is equipped to offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services. These include an emergency treatment unit, outpatient department (OPD), specialist consultations, a pharmacy, a fully automated diagnostic laboratory, a digital X-ray unit, ultrasound scanners, echocardiography, exercise ECG, and an endoscopy unit.
(L_R) Ashoka Godahewa (Mayor - Ambalangoda MC), Kodagoda (ASP - Ambalangoda), Nishantha Jayamanne (COO - Medihelp), Sunanda Wijesiriwardana (Lab Director - Medihelp), Chandika Wijesiriwardana (MD - Medihelp), Dr Sachintha Wijesiriwardana (Director - Medihelp), Leslie Wijesiriwardana (Chairman - Medihelp)
In the future, the facility will also provide inpatient services, allowing patients to stay overnight and receive continuous medical care. Speaking at the event, Managing Director of Medihelp Hospitals, Chandika Wijesiriwardana, emphasised that the Ambalangoda branch represents not only the company’s 20th location but also a step towards realising its broader vision of establishing a comprehensive national healthcare network.
This network aims to provide trusted and accessible medical services to communities throughout Sri Lanka.