St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo relaunches with enhanced medical facilities

Director and CEO Sunil De Silva cuts ribbon to mark the opening. Darley De Silva, Dr. Janesri De Silva and Jonathan De Silva are also present 

• First hospital in Sri Lanka to accept insurance for Outpatient Department services
• Says commitment to community welfare offering 30% lower pricing than other private hospitals

Kids and Teens Medical Group, Asia Corp Holdings and Healthy Life Clinic, have announced the relaunch of St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo.

Following its recent acquisition, the hospital has undergone an extensive upgrade, refurbishment, and augmentation of medical resources and infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in the enhancement of healthcare services in Sri Lanka. 

The comprehensive redevelopment includes the expansion of in-patient beds, increase in specialist and resident doctors to 45, two state-of-the-art channelling centres, 27 well-equipped channelling rooms, an eye surgery centre, in-house emergency ambulance services, and specialised children’s wards; all facilities spanning across four floors. This strategic expansion positions St. Joseph Hospital to meet the rising demand for both emergency and elective medical care in Sri Lanka, catering to a broader spectrum of patients in the years to come. 

Director and CEO Sunil De Silva, expressed enthusiasm on the rapid development of the relaunch and the innovative initiatives implemented by St. Joseph Hospital. “We are proud to relaunch St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo, now equipped with increased capacity and technologically advanced infrastructure to address the growing demand for medical care in Negombo. Our renovations focus on enhanced resources, infrastructure, and facilities for medical emergencies and elective treatments, all aligned with global medical standards,” said De Silva. 

St. Joseph Hospital is dedicated to empowering health and enriching lives. Overseen by Dr. Janesri De Silva, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including critical care, dental, physiotherapy, emergency medicine, children’s health, psychological services, dietetics, and more. The hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services is complemented by its compassionate approach and personalised care. 

De Silva said, “Our strategy is to invest and improve healthcare infrastructure in Sri Lanka. St. Joseph Hospital is set to become the largest hospital in Negombo by the end of the first quarter of 2024, following the addition of a new hospital wing that would accommodate 51 beds. The hospital’s equipment is predominantly sourced from the USA, ensuring high standards in healthcare. A significant portion of the medicines used are also directly imported from the USA. St. Joseph Hospital in Negombo will be the first hospital in Sri Lanka to accept insurance for Outpatient Department (OPD) services.” 

The hospital offers a unique service allowing patients to refer their medical reports online, facilitating consultations with US-based doctors under their parent company Kids and Teens Medical Group for expert opinion. This initiative stems from the hospital’s extensive network of medical care facilities in the USA. 

De Silva pointing out the hospital’s commitment to western standards of healthcare and efficiency said, “Our healthcare system stands out for its efficiency and effectiveness, offering state-of-the-art government-approved digital X-rays and high-tech laboratories for superior health reporting and analysis. St. Joseph Hospital prioritises quality and affordable healthcare for all, reinvesting funds to children’s welfare programs, free health clinics, and workshops. We want to give back to our community and the Sri Lankan people, we aim to provide quality healthcare at an affordable price, our pricing is 30% lower than other private hospitals,” he affirmed. 

The hospital embraces the future of healthcare with telehealth and chat consultation services, ensuring that expert medical guidance is readily accessible. St. Joseph Hospital operates round-the-clock, providing 24-hour emergency services and cutting-edge medical care. Emphasising the importance of swift access to high-specialty care, the hospital offers convenient channels, including doctor channelling, urgent care, telehealth, and chat consultations. St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo is located at 229/10, St. Joseph’s Street.