Ninewells Hospital partners with NITF to offer special services to Agrahara beneficiaries

From left: , Ninewells Hospital Senior Finance Manager Amila Withanage, Ninewells Hospital Director Marketing Nilantha 

Rathnayake, Ninewells Hospital Medical Director Dr. Vibash Wijeratne, NITF CEO Sanath C. de Silva, NITF Chairman Manjula de Silva, NITF AGM – Finance J.A.D. Siriwardana, Agrahara Assistant Manager Anura Samarakoon

Ninewells Hospital, Sri Lanka’s only specialised private women and childcare hospital, recently marked a significant milestone by entering into an agreement with National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF). The newly formed partnership between two organisations will facilitate NITF Agrahara beneficiaries with access to child birth related services offered by Ninewells Hospital at special discounted rates. 

NITF Agrahara represents one of the largest groups of health insurance beneficiaries with over 700,000 state sector employees registered under the program. The MOU pertaining to the partnership was recently signed between the officials of Ninewells Hospital and NITF. 

Commenting on this important partnership, Dr. Vibash Wijeratne, the Medical Director of Ninewells Hospital said, “Public service employees form an integral part of our country’s workforce and their contribution to the nation’s progress is crucial. It gives us great pleasure to partner with the NITF to show our appreciation and gratitude towards them. Childbirth is the most significant occurrence to a family and the best possible service is what we all expect. Our partnership with NITF now enables the Agrahara beneficiaries to access our services at special rates which will add much value to the benefits offered by the scheme. I take this opportunity to thank NITF for their sincere efforts in facilitating this.”

In addition to providing Agrahara beneficiaries with special discounted rates for childbirth related services, Ninewells Hospital will also be providing discounted rates for hearing aids and eye care services offered by the hospital.

Speaking of the newly formed partnership with the Ninewells Hospital, Sanath C. de Silva, CEO of the National Insurance Trust Fund commented, “NITF’s sole focus is on the wellbeing of the beneficiaries. We strive to ensure our beneficiaries and their family members are protected all round and have access to highest quality medical care. Ninewells Hospital is the foremost women and childcare hospital in the private sector, providing high quality medical services. We believe our affiliation with Ninewells Hospital will prove to be much beneficial to Agrahara members and their families in a significant way.” 

Founded in 2005, Ninewells Hospital has been in operation for 13 years as the pioneering privately owned specialised Women and Childcare hospital in Sri Lanka. The hospital provides comprehensive women care, childcare and fertility care services ranging from counselling, ongoing antenatal services to labour and delivery, surgery and critical care services. By utilising latest technology coupled with professional expertise, Ninewells Hospital has earned unparalleled reputation for highest quality service and continuously strives to uplift the game. Under the guidance of Access Group, the hospital has taken tremendous steps to upgrade their offering and recently launched a state-of-the-art Radiology and Imaging Department with an investment of over Rs. 300 million. Ninewells Hospital wishes to continuously broaden horizons through new initiatives and partnerships such as this and reach out to all segments of society with their exceptional service.