14th Medicare 2025 International Healthcare Exhibition opens at BMICH

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Chief Guest Health and Mass Media Minister

Dr. Nalin Jayatissa declaring Medicare 2025 open

The 14th edition of Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2025 was declared open yesterday by Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa at the BMICH in Colombo.

Medicare 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier healthcare exhibition, dedicated to educating the public and showcasing the latest advancements in healthcare, medical technology, wellness, and medical tourism, will continue until Sunday.

Featuring over 150 stalls from local and international exhibitors, Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2025 is organised by Asia Wellness Forum, in collaboration with Aitken Spence Conventions and Exhibitions, bringing together local and international healthcare experts under one roof.

Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2025 Organising Committee Chairman Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva delivered the welcome speech, welcoming the Chief Guest Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

“We have all the giants in the local medical field in this audience, which is overwhelming and an honour to Medicare 2025. As medical personals, we are busy with our professional commitments. Medicare is a great platform to showpiece and create access for all to witness how the healthcare sector is operated and, more importantly for the goods and service providers to display their facilities during the three days,” said Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva.

Other dignitaries who graced the opening ceremony were Secretary of Ministry of Health and Mass Media Dr. Anil Jasinghe, the Deputy High Commissioner of High Commission of India in Sri Lanka Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Services Export Promotion Council of India Director General Dr. Abhay Sinha, and dignitaries, sponsors, and partners of the three-day event. During the opening ceremony, the Medicare Lifetime Awards were presented to the US Embassy in Sri Lanka, High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Embassy of Finland in Sri Lanka, Asiri Hospitals, Nawaloka Hospitals, Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe, Prof. Neville Perera and Prof. S.V. Lamabadusuriya, recognising their outstanding contributions made towards the healthcare sector of Sri Lanka.

Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said: “I was made to aware that the Medicare exhibition covers five important aspects related to the healthcare sector and it’s important to educate the public on how the entire process is taking place. As the people’s Government, we are also exploring the possibilities of promoting Sri Lanka as a healthcare hub through medical tourism, and Medicare 2025 is the ideal platform that covers the entire aspect.”

Representing valued partners of Medicare 2025, Asiri Hospital Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer Dr. Manjula Karunaratne, Nawaloka Hospitals Executive Director & General Manager Prof. Lal G. Chandrasena, Lloyds Healthcare Chairman/CEO Dr. U.K.M. Ismail, Melsta Hospitals, Ragama CEO Dr. K. Thiyagarajah Iraivan, World’s Poultry Science Association, Sri Lanka President Dr. Susantha Mallawa Arachchi, International Institute of Health Sciences CEO/Co-Founder Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, Wish Fertility Hospital Chairman Prof. W.A. Helaruwan Pasan Kumara, eChannelling PLC Chairman/Director Dr. Mothilal de Silva, National Hospital of Sri Lanka Deputy Director General Dr. W.K. Wickremasinghe, Ministry of Health Medical Supplies Director/Deputy Director General Dr. G. Wijesuriya, Aitken Spence Travels Managing Director Nalin Jayasundera, and Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation Chairperson Geethamani C. Karunarathne graced the opening ceremony. With a strong reputation built over a decade, Medicare brings together top healthcare industry leaders healthcare professionals and providers, industry experts, and key stakeholders to promote innovative healthcare solutions and foster collaborations. The primary objective of Medicare 2025 is to provide the public with vital health-related information, while showcasing cutting-edge healthcare technologies, advancements in disease prevention, innovative treatment methods, and the exceptional services offered by hospitals and laboratories. The event provides a unique platform for professionals and the public to engage directly with healthcare providers, discover the latest medical advancements, and explore comprehensive wellness solutions.

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