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Elevating the digital healthcare payment mechanism in Sri Lanka
(L-R) Rienzo Rodrigoe – Business Development Manager, FinTech-Mobile Money, Somashree Subramaniam – Chief Operating Officer, Digital Health (Pvt) Ltd
Dialog’s Genie partners MyDoctor
In its most recent collaborative effort, Genie, Sri Lanka’s first PCI-DSS-certified payment app, has seamlessly integrated its services with MyDoctor, Sri Lanka’s pioneering digital health solution provider, to enable customers with a convenient digital payment facility to meet all their healthcare needs.
Powered by Dialog Axiata PLC (“Dialog”), the Genie and MyDoctor partnership will empower users with a mobile PCR test which can be scheduled via the MyDoctor mobile app, thereby eliminating the need for them to step into a congested clinic. MyDoctor app users can choose Genie as a convenient payment method in order to book the lab facility & easily pay for their tests. This offering is in addition to the suite of healthcare services provided by the MyDoctor platform, including video and audio consultations with a qualified pool of doctors, mobile lab facilities, online lab reports, doorstep medicine delivery and chronic disease management.
With the integration of the tokenization features offered by Genie in the MyDoctor App, customers will not face the need to enter their details each time they make a payment. MyDoctor’s customers can now store their Credit/Debit Card on the App, using Genie. Once the card details are securely entered and verified for the first time, customers can use the ‘One-Click-Pay’ option, eliminating the need to re-enter their card details each time they make a payment. One-Click-Pay is an effective and secure alternative when transferring sensitive information, adding an extra level of security to credit/debit card payments and fast becoming a catalyst in fighting fraud whilst creating a seamless payment process.
Speaking on this integration, Renuka Fernando, Group Chief Digital Services Officer of Dialog Axiata PLC stated “I am pleased to state that over the years, MyDoctor and Genie have each taken great strides in revolutionizing Sri Lanka’s digital landscape. Since its inception, MyDoctor has created avenues of accessible healthcare at a patient’s fingertips while Genie has extended its virtual payment service to a myriad of merchants and customers island-wide, reaching new heights in financial inclusivity with it’s convenient and easy payment mechanism. This partnership comes at a pivotal time for the country as we aim to better provide patients contactless healthcare offerings and payment systems in the backdrop of the global pandemic”.
“We are pleased to onboard the superior payment services offered by Genie on to the MyDoctor platform” shared Somashree Subramaniam, Chief Operating Officer of Digital Health (Pvt) Ltd, further adding “the MyDoctor platform caters to all medical requirements and is a convenient, effective and efficient solution to facilitate a modern patient’s dynamic lifestyle. MyDoctor combines visionary thinking and cutting-edge technology in order to present an integrated suite of health and medical services at a patient’s convenience and now with the addition of Genie on to the platform, MyDoctor customers are further facilitated with a seamless, contact-free payment mechanism”.
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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