Apollo Hospitals Expands into Sri Lanka

Launches Apollo Hospitals International Care Center Colombo to Address Critical Healthcare Needs

Apollo Hospitals, India’s leading healthcare provider, has taken a significant step in addressing Sri Lanka’s pressing healthcare challenges with the launch of the Apollo Hospitals International Care Center (AHICC) in Colombo. Located on R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 04, this new facility represents a monumental stride in enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality.

With a legacy of serving over 200 million lives across 120 countries, Apollo Hospitals is globally recognised for its comprehensive medical services, from routine wellness and preventive care to advanced diagnostics and cutting-edge treatments. Establishing the centre in Colombo is poised to bridge critical gaps in the local healthcare landscape by providing access to global best practices and the latest medical advancements.

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) in India is the first and only Proton Therapy Centre in South Asia and the Middle East; it highlights the benefits of Proton Therapy in improving cancer treatment outcomes and quality of life for survivors. This advanced treatment delivers radiation directly to the tumour while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues, reducing complications. Proton Therapy is particularly effective for cancers in challenging areas, like the skull base. With innovations like pencil beam scanning and precise image guidance, this technology is now widely adopted. Apollo Hospitals International Care Center in Colombo offers direct access to these cutting-edge treatments.

AHICC offers personalised healthcare solutions, including expert medical consultations, leveraging the expertise of Apollo’s distinguished doctors in India. The centre provides free consultations and bespoke treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs. Telemedicine services enhance the patient experience by enabling seamless communication with specialists in India, ensuring patients receive timely medical opinions and advice.

In addition to expert consultations, the AHICC facilitates travel arrangements to Apollo Hospitals in India for patients requiring further treatment. This ensures a smooth and efficient journey towards recovery under the best medical care available. This sets a new standard in patient- centric healthcare delivery, offering Sri Lankans the opportunity to receive world-class medical care without the logistical burdens typically associated with international travel for medical treatment.

The Director of AHICC, Vidusha de Silva, emphasised the importance of this initiative: “Taking care of yourself and undergoing the right medical treatment when necessary is crucial. Unfortunately, Sri Lanka’s healthcare system lags in urgency, immediate diagnosis, and procedures. In certain cases, there aren’t sufficient advanced treatments or machinery to determine the exact cause of disease and provide treatment. APCC was launched as a way of meeting and overcoming this gap in the market.”

AHICC provides a comprehensive range of medical services through APCC, offering treatments for various conditions and connecting patients with specialists. For cancer treatments, services such as brain and spine tumours, skull base tumours, oral cancers, gastro-intestinal cancers, bone and soft tissue tumours, breast cancers, thoracic cancers (lung cancer), genitourinary cancers (prostate cancer) and predominantly in paediatric cancers among many forms of cancer treatment.

The patient journey at the AHICC begins with a thorough assessment of each patient’s condition and healthcare requirements. This information is then relayed to APCC’s esteemed panel of doctors in India, who provide accurate medical advice. The doctors will review the patient’s medical history and create a personalised treatment plan based on the results. Telemedicine consultations are arranged to address any questions or concerns patients may have.

Once a treatment plan is established, the AHICC provides comprehensive support, including assistance with travel arrangements to the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre. This ensures patients can begin their recovery journey with minimal stress and under optimal medical care. The APCC’s Cancer Management Teams, comprised of highly skilled and dedicated professionals, focus on delivering the best possible patient outcomes.

The impact of AHICC’s services is best demonstrated through patient testimonials. One patient shared, “Our first interaction with the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre began at the AHICC country office in Sri Lanka. They efficiently addressed our concerns and coordinated with the AHICC Head Office to secure the medical letter needed for the visa application. We are immensely grateful for their timely support, which helped us avoid delays. The medical letter was provided the same day, significantly reducing our stress. The package we chose included accommodation for the patient and attendants and airport pick-up and drop-off, making the process much smoother. Once in India, the AHICC coordinators continued to be extremely helpful.”

The AHICC is a testament to Apollo Proton Cancer Centre’s belief that everyone deserves access to world-class healthcare. For more information, please visit https://apollohospitals.lk/ or contact +94770282321.