Amãna Bank continues to support Kalubowila Hospital Children’s Ward

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The donation was made by Amãna Bank Senior Vice President – Corporate and SME Banking M.M.S. Quvylidh to Colombo South Teaching Hospital Director Dr. Asela Gunawardena in the presence of the bank’s Head of Deposits Arshad Jamaldeen and Manager – Corporate Communications and Marketing Azim Rali along with the participation of consultant doctors, nurses of the ward and staff of the bank

As part of its continued CSR focus towards children, Amãna Bank made another valuable contribution to the Children’s Ward (15B) of the Colombo South (Kalubowila) General Hospital by donating essential medical equipment for the day-to-day use of treating patients. Along with the donation of an Auto Clave Steriliser, the bank also put a smile on the faces of the children admitted at the ward by giving them gifts.

The donation was made by the bank’s Senior Vice President – Corporate and SME Banking M.M.S. Quvylidh to the Director of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital Dr. Asela Gunawardena in the presence of the bank’s Head of Deposits Arshad Jamaldeen and Manager – Corporate Communications and Marketing Azim Rali along with the participation of consultant doctors, nurses of the ward and staff of the bank.

Commenting on the occasion, Quvylidh said, “We are privileged to continue this bond with the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital and are committed to do our best for the betterment of children in line with our CSR focus. We believe this equipment would be of much help for the ward for its daily operational activities.”

Appreciating the contribution of Amãna Bank, Dr. Gunawardena said,“I am thankful to Amãna Bank for once again coming forward to not only maintain the ward but also assist us in providing better facilities to the patients towards their speedy recovery.”

Amãna Bank has been contributing towards the upkeep of Ward 15B since undertaking its renovation in 2006 including colour washing of the ward, fixture of lighting and fans, donation of computer and printer to automate functions of the ward, donation of multipara monitors and pulse oxy meters as well as medicinal drugs for timely treatment.