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Dialog Axiata and Wavenet donate national patient bed management system
To the Health Ministry to manage COVID-19 patients
In its continued efforts to support the national endeavours in mitigating the pandemic, Dialog Axiata PLC together with its technology partner Wavenet International (Pvt) Ltd donated a National Patient Bed Management Solution to the Ministry of Health to efficiently distribute patients to treatment centres and minimise admission time.
This solution will enable a centralised and real-time bed management system at Government and private COVID-19 treatment centres governed by the Ministry of Health. This will further result in shorter bed turnover time and waiting time for patients while also improving the efficiency for healthcare providers to focus on patient care instead of checking on the availability of beds. The Patient Bed Management Solution eliminates the overlap of information and inefficiencies in allocating patients to respective centres. Officials will now have an overview of the exact availability of beds by locality and treatment centre, thereby improving the time taken for admitting patients while providing a faster and efficient method for ambulatory services to handover patients to the respective centre and mobilise towards the next patient in need without delays.
The system consolidates information from Regional Health Units and other Ministry of Health initiatives with the ability to view and allocate patients conveniently by the central command centre or decentralised units based on the requests received from authorised entities. This solution aims to significantly aid the national healthcare system by digitising and automating the manual process of the patient bed allocation, thereby greatly benefitting healthcare administrators, frontline professionals and those in their care.
Speaking on this occasion, Dr. Anver Hamdani, Director Medical Technological Services and Ministry Coordinator in charge of COVID-19 stated, “To date, the Ministry of Health has roughly 32,500 patient managing beds for COVID-19 patients and for all this time 224 centres were managed manually with human efforts being used for time-consuming tasks like patient entering, deployment, monitoring and discharging. On behalf of the Ministry of Health, we are grateful to Dialog Axiata and Wavenet for donating a national system for real-time patient bed management. The bed management system will be an asset to the country not only for COVID-19 but also for ICU management and specialised care management as it will give healthcare workers a real-time and centralised system to cater and provide the best care for every Sri Lankan”.
Commenting, Suren Pinto, CEO of Global Wavenet stated “We take great pride in teaming up with Dialog to be the technology partner on this occasion. It is a testimonial of our commitment towards advancing the healthcare technology space in the country.”
Commenting, Supun Weerasinghe, Group Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata PLC said, “We are thankful to the Ministry of Health for giving us this opportunity to further support health care providers with their COVID-19 mitigation efforts. We are thankful to our technology partner Wavenet International, whose efforts have enabled us to further support those affected by COVID-19 in a time of crisis”.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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