Sunday, February 28, 2021

LB Finance donates ventilators to Apeksha Hospital Maharagama

Officials of Apeksha Hospital Maharagama and LB Finance officials

LB Finance donated a high quality US Brand Hamilton C3 model mechanical ventilator manufactured in Switzerland, to the Apeksha Hospital Maharagama on February 24.

The ceremony was graced by AGM Human Resources Prasanna Kalinga, Senior National Manager Credit and Branch Operations Chanaka Alexander and other senior staff members of LB Finance with the presence of the Director Apeksha Hospital Maharagama Dr Wasantha Dissanayaka, Senior Consultant Dr Chandani Sooriyarachchi and staff of the hospital.

This will also enable the expansion of operations conducted by the health authorities to aid the patients of various other ailments and ensure the community is served.

“With this initiative, we at LB Finance are honoured to offer support to the health sector to combat COVID-19 pandemic and various other ailments by strengthening the availability of medical facilities that are scarce while thanking the efforts made by the health sector,” said Sumith Adhihetty Managing Director of LB Finance Adhihetty further expressed that LB Finance intends to donate more of these ventilators in the near future to facilitate the battle against the current pandemic.

“On behalf of the Medical fraternity we highly appreciate the contribution made by LB Finance at this critical juncture and undoubtedly this ventilator donated will not only help combat the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer patients but will also be beneficial in order to treat patients with other ailments”, said Dr Wasantha Dissanayaka, Director Apeksha Hospital Maharagama.

Dr Dissanayaka further explained that the Hamilton C3 model mechanical ventilators are of very high standards which is the most preferred ventilator brand by the health sector. This compact high-end ventilator consists of unique intelligent ventilation modes.

With these high-tech user-friendly features, the Hamilton C3 model mechanical ventilator is suitable for all adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilation provides better safety for the patients receiving treatment while helping reduce the duration for recovery.

The holistic engagement in corporate social responsibility under a highly demanding circumstance was initiated by the Health 1st CSR pillar of the company. Hence, it is acknowledged as a timely initiative to support the community as a responsible corporate citizen.

LB Finance remains committed to uplifting Sri Lankan lives and with this goal, the organization constantly and consistently engages in many projects and initiatives that can benefit the country. 

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