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Doc990 merges with MyDoctor to facilitate integrated digital healthcare on one platform
Providing users with an all-in-one digital health solution, Sri Lanka’s pioneering digital health service providers, Doc990 and MyDoctor – powered by Dialog Axiata PLC, recently announced the merger of their services. The integration of these two-digital healthcare market leaders will bring about a comprehensive product offering on an all-in-one platform, thereby enabling customers to experience the best of digital health care under the Doc990 brand name.
The revamped Doc990 platform will be Sri Lanka’s first all-in-one digital health solutions provider and will revolutionise the country’s integrated healthcare infrastructure with its amalgamation to MyDoctor. The combined expertise in health care and technology is set to deliver state-of-the-art connected care services to its users via the Doc990 mobile app and web platform. This merger will enable a platform that houses a plethora of integrated services that range from, but are not limited to, doctor channelling with over 5,000 doctors from over 140 hospitals across the island, audio/video doctor consultation (including a 24×7 operational health care hotline) with over 1,300 Specialists and General Practitioners, purchasing medicine online along with island-wide delivery, online lab test booking and reporting, mobile laboratory services, a Digital Health Vault (to store and maintain a user’s health records and reports), and carefully curated health & wellness subscription packages.
“We are thrilled to bring together our complementary offerings to further advance our customers’ experience at every stage of their digital health journey,” stated Chief Operating Officer of Digital Health Pvt Limited, Somashree Subramaniam. “This strategic merger provides us with the opportunity to leverage our combined core competencies in the digital health sphere and we see huge potential to create a turn- key experience for our customers by offering them a one-stop-shop for their various health care needs.”
Speaking on this occasion, Renuka Fernando, Group Chief Digital Services Officer of Dialog Axiata PLC stated “By bringing together two premier digital health care service providers that have been dedicated to providing only the best in digital health to users, we are facilitating Sri Lankans with the best of connected care and innovative integrated solutions. MyDoctor and Doc990 are both driven by a singular goal of bringing connected and much-needed modernisation to the healthcare industry. We continue to look towards the future and hold steadfast in our drive towards Empowering and Enriching Sri Lankan Lives”.
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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