ISMATHUL RAHMAN
COLOMBO :St. Joseph Hospital Negombo , was relaunched with Enhanced Medical Facilities and Expanded Services on Saturday,Dec.23
Following its recent acquisition, the hospital has undergone an extensive upgrade, refurbishment, and augmentation of medical resources and infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in the enhancement of healthcare services in Sri Lanka.
The comprehensive redevelopment includes the expansion of in-patient beds, a substantial increase in specialist and resident doctors to a total of 45, two state-of-the-art channelling centres, 27 well-equipped channelling rooms, an eye surgery centre, in-house emergency ambulance services, and specialized children’s wards; all facilities spanning across four floors.
This strategic expansion positions St. Joseph Hospital to meet the escalating demand for both emergency and elective medical care in Sri Lanka, catering to a broader spectrum of patients in the years to come.
Director and CEO, Sunil De Silva, expressed enthusiasm about the rapid development of the relaunch and the innovative initiatives implemented by St. Joseph Hospital. “We are proud to relaunch St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo, now equipped with increased capacity and technologically advanced infrastructure to address the growing demand for medical care in Negombo. Our renovations focus on enhanced resources, infrastructure, and facilities for medical emergencies and elective treatments, all aligned with global medical standards,” stated Sunil De Silva.
St. Joseph Hospital is dedicated to empowering health and enriching lives. Overseen by Dr. Janesri De Silva, MD, FAAP, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including critical care, dental, physiotherapy, emergency medicine, children’s health, psychological services, dietetics, and more. The hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services
Sunil emphasized the hospital’s commitment to Western standards of healthcare and efficiency. Our healthcare system stands out for its efficiency and effectiveness, offering state-of-the-art government-approved digital X-rays and high-tech laboratories for superior health reporting and analysis. St. Joseph Hospital prioritizes quality and affordable healthcare for all, reinvesting funds into children welfare programs, free health clinics, and workshops,
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The hospital embraces the future of healthcare with telehealth and chat consultation services, ensuring expert medical guidance is readily accessible. Sunil De Silva highlighted the hospital’s comprehensive approach, stating, “Our strategy is to invest and improve healthcare infrastructure in Sri Lanka, fully prepared to address the evolving needs of a rapidly growing populace seeking specialized health services.”
St. Joseph Hospital operates round-the-clock, providing 24-hour emergency services and cutting-edge medical care. Emphasizing the importance of swift access to high-specialty care, the hospital offers convenient channels, including doctor channelling, urgent care, telehealth, and chat consultations. St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo, is located at 229/10, St. Joseph’s Street.
