Lanka IOC donates dialysis machine with Reverse Osmosis unit to National Hospital

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Lanka IOC, recently donated dialysis machines to Government hospitals across the country to address the critical and widespread issue of kidney failure disease in Sri Lanka.

In a ceremonial handover, Lanka IOC Plc Managing Director Dipak Das, and the CSR team of Lanka IOC officially presented the machine to the National Hospital Sri Lanka Deputy Director General, Dr. W K Wickramasinghe, and the medical team.

Addressing the gathering at the Colombo National Hospital, Lanka IOC Managing Director Dipak Das said: “We deeply value our association with the people in this country and strive to do our best to assist the citizens of Sri Lanka. In this context, our CSR team has been reaching out to different sections of the country, aiming to bring comfort to patients suffering from this disease, particularly prevalent in rural areas.” Das highlighted that Lanka IOC has already donated five Hemodialysis Machines to various hospitals, with an additional seven ready for donation in the next quarter of the financial year ending March 31, 2024. He emphasised that the fifth machine was recently donated to the Walasmulla Base Hospital, significantly reducing the travel distance for patients seeking treatment for this critical disease.

The sixth Hemodialysis Dialysis machine, along with the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Unit to facilitate its functioning, was recently donated to the ardiothoracic ICU of the National Hospital Sri Lanka.

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team of Lanka IOC actively engages in various projects, recognising their obligation to discharge social responsibility towards underprivileged communities. Over the past two years, Lanka IOC has contributed funds for diverse initiatives, including the donation of essential medical equipment to Government hospitals, ambulances, educational accessories for schoolchildren from low-income families, distribution of dry rations to the underprivileged, blood donation campaigns, health awareness initiatives, and the provision of wheelchairs, spectacles, hearing aids, and white canes to enhance the quality of life for individuals with specific needs. Furthermore, they have sponsored activities such as cleaning coastal areas and planting trees. A significant contribution was a generous donation of LKR 400 million to the President’s Fund.

Spanning a presence of over two decades in the petroleum products market in Sri Lanka, has consistently played a crucial role in serving the nation. A noteworthy period of their contribution was during the fuel crisis, where various Government and non-government organisations relied heavily on the company to address their energy needs. Without hesitation, Lanka IOC assisted all entities seeking help, ensuring a seamless continuation of their operations during the crisis. Notably, they prioritised essential service sectors such as hospitals, ambulances, police, three forces, and export-oriented organisations.