COLOMBO — Afro-Asia’s largest private sector integrated healthcare provider, the Apollo Hospitals Group, announced a four-digit helpline number of 1305 in Sri Lanka. Ministers Nimal Siripala de Silva and Dr. Susil Premajayantha made the announcement. The Helpline Number connects patients and physicians to Apollo representatives, providing convenient access to Apollo Hospitals’ vast pool of medical resources.
Speaking at the launch on Friday, July 5 ,Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva stated that Apollo Hospitals and Sri Lanka has had very close connections for a long period similar to ties between the two neighboring countries, India and Sri Lanka
Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha stated at the event that collaborative efforts in healthcare are of the utmost importance, particularly in light of the escalating incidence of NCDs and the difficulties caused by the pandemic. The minister stated that Indian and Sri Lankan medical professionals should have more opportunities to collaborate and that the government would support such initiatives.
Dr. R.K. Venkatasakam, Director Medical Services of Apollo Hospitals, thanked the Honourable Minister in his address, saying that we are pleased to have this helpline number in Sri Lanka and that we value our four decades of relationship with this wonderful nation. We look forward to increased clinical collaboration with Sri Lanka’s medical community and institutions.
Dr. Niluka Welikala, Chairperson of Serendib Group, and Lanka Edoc, the Representative of Apollo Hospitals in Sri Lanka, stated that we resolved to establish this helpline to connect two great nations, thereby facilitating patients’ and physicians’ access. She also highlighted the close connection between Apollo and the Sri Lankan medical community, emphasizing the need for such initiatives to provide seamless access for patients. Mr.Jithu Jose, Vice President of Apollo’s International Division, detailed the ‘helpline’ and presented Apollo’s clinical bandwidth. Dr.R.Rathanadevi, Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist, presented a seminar on proton beam therapy and cyberknife robotic radiosurgery. Dr. Kornad Kosygan, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, presented on the latest advancements and robotics in orthopaedics.
The event was attended by physicians, media representatives, and other dignitaries.
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (AHEL) It was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launching India’s first corporate hospital -Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Now, as Asia largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes over 10000 beds across 72 Hospitals,5000+ Pharmacies, 100 primary care and diagnostic Clinics, 100 Telemedicine units across 9 countries, medical business process outsourcing services, Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy, 15 colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management anda Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell and genetic research In a rare honour, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For more than 29 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.
