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2-August-2023

Complex lifesaving TAVI heart procedure for Aortic Valve Replacement successfully performed at Asiri

Asiri Surgical Hospital successfully performed the advanced Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), a complex heart procedure on a patient who had previously undergone bypass surgery. For decades open heart surgery ...


4-July-2023

Asiri Health Group Continues to Lead in Quality with International Accreditations

The Asiri Health Group of Hospitals are all Internationally accredited, validating that all processes in practice ensure patient care and safety are of the highest priority. The standards are designed ...


24-November-2022

Asiri Laboratories win a Merit Award at National Quality Awards 2019-2020

November 24, 2022: National Quality Award Ceremony 2019- 2020, organized by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) affiliated to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research, was held under the ...


11-November-2021

Asiri Nova IVF & Fertility Centre ready to transform hope to happiness with the gift of life

November 11, 2021: In a bid to offer reliable, ethical support to couples aspiring toward parenthood, but facing challenges in subfertility, the Asiri Nova IVF & Fertility Centre was recently ...


7-June-2021

Asiri Intermediate Care Centres

Asiri Health is well equipped to provide high quality Intermediate Care to Covid patients at 4 convenient and comfortable locations in Colombo, Kandy and Galle. ...


5-May-2021

Softlogic Invest and Asiri Hospitals welcome newborns to a future of investing in their education

A Rs 5,000 worth Softlogic Money Market Fund account for every newborn at an Asiri Hospital February 3, 2021: The Asset Management arm of the Softlogic Group, Softlogic Asset Management ...


2-April-2021

Asiri Health Offers Birthday Gifts to New Babies

Asiri Health will create an Investment Account as a gift for every new baby born in an Asiri hospital. The account is in the Softlogic Money Market Fund, and is ...


18-March-2021

Asiri Hospitals upgrades Stem Cell Laboratory

Asiri Hospitals upgrades Stem Cell Laboratory ensuring Bone Marrow Transplant patients benefit from life-saving procedures Breaking new ground, Asiri Hospitals has upgraded its ‘Stem Cell Laboratory’, the first in the ...


11-September-2020

JCI re-accreditation for Asiri Central affirms commitment to highest levels of patient care & safety

Asserting its continuous commitment in strictly adhering to international levels of patient care and safety, Asiri Central Hospital, the flagship hospital among the Asiri Group of Hospitals, received the Joint ...


24-August-2020

World Class Health Care in Kandy

Asiri Health is the leading private health care institution in Sri Lanka, redefining health care for over 3 decades. ...


12-March-2020

Asiri Central’s Brain and Spine Centre Counts 10,000 Surgeries

Recognised nationally and internationally for its pioneering spirit, the ‘Brain and Spine Centre’ at Asiri Central Hospital, Colombo marked a significant milestone recently of having performed 10,000 neurosurgical procedures since ...


23-October-2019

Asiri AOI Cancer Care Centre’s Advanced Treatment Modalities Offer Hope and Restore Lives

Ranked among the top ten leading causes of death globally, cancer is perhaps the most researched disease in the world with science and technology set on course towards an age ...


3-December-2018

World-class Cancer Center - Asiri AOI - to transform Cancer Care in Sri Lanka

The incidence of cancer has shown an alarming rise in Sri Lanka, with over 20,000 new patients recorded annually, according to National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) reports. With the intent ...


1-August-2018

The Asiri Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Celebrates Four years of Success Stories

Established in 2014 as a ground-breaking project, Sri Lanka’s first-ever dedicated Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Asiri Central Hospital recently celebrated its fourth anniversary bringing renewed hope to the lives ...


15-May-2018

Asiri Central’s Brain & Spine Neurosurgical Team Performs First Ever Life-changing Scoliosis Surgery

Lasindu Perera, a 16-year old teenager received the gift of life-changing scoliosis surgery recently, performed by the ‘Brain and Spine’ Team of Asiri Central Hospital, Colombo. Creating a major ...


2-May-2018

Asiri Health welcomes new partners in Doc990 joint venture with Dialog

Doc990, operated by Digital Health Ltd. have decided to expand their footprint in the digital healthcare field by infusing new equity investment into their joint venture partnership.   Digital Health, ...


25-April-2018

Asiri Central Selected as First Overseas Venue for Prestigious FRCS Neurosurgery Exam

Having set the benchmark for pioneering medical care and advanced technology, Asiri Group of Hospital’s Central Hospital had the unique privilege of hosting the prestigious International FRCS examination in ...


13-March-2018

SLMA clinical meeting in collaboration with the Asiri Group of Hospitals

The second SLMA clinical meeting, organized in collaboration with the Asiri Group of Hospitals, was held at the Auditorium, Asiri Surgical Hospital, Narahenpita on 28th February 2018 with the attendance ...


8-October-2017

Asiri Hospitals offers lifeline to patients at the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

- Conducts Sri Lanka’s first successful stem cell transplant from a donor in an International registry - In Sri Lanka, today, not only are new cases of cancer identified every ...


16-July-2017

Understanding & Caring for Dengue Fever in Children

1. What is Dengue Fever? Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is wide spread in Sri Lanka. The Dengue virus is transmitted by female mosquitoes mainly of the ...


17-May-2017

Vesak Asiri First-Aid Dansala

    Asiri Health joined thousands of devotees celebrating the Vesak festival this year with a unique Dansala. Amidst the usual vivid Vesak decorations, lanterns and pandols, this Dansala was ...


24-March-2017

Keyhole Surgery (MICS) - The new alternative to a foot long open chest surgery

  What is MICS?  MICS is minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The heart is accessed through a small incision is made under the left breast instead of through the ...


31-January-2017

Asiri Laboratory Services win a Commendation Certificate at National Quality Awards 2016

National Quality Award Ceremony 2016, organized by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) affiliated to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research, was held under the patronage of President ...


25-January-2017

Asiri Central offers Sri Lanka’s first advanced neuro-interventional treatment

Asiri Central Hospital, part of healthcare giant Asiri Group of Hospitals, and a JCI accredited hospital, continues to transform the nation’s healthcare while delivering outstanding and non-compromising treatment to ...


16-January-2017

Asiri Hospitals signs MoU with NITF to provide customised healthcare packages to state sector employ

Beneficiaries of the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF)’s healthcare services will now be eligible to seek treatment at any hospital under the Asiri Group of Hospitals following the recent signing ...


31-October-2016

All you need to know about strokes

Rohan beat the early morning Colombo traffic to arrive at his office quite early. Not sure if it was from the festivities of his sixtieth birthday party last evening ...


24-October-2016

Asiri Central Hospital Awarded Hospital Accreditation from JCI

Asiri Central Hospital today announced that it has earned Joint Commission International’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its internationally-recognized standards. The Gold ...


20-October-2016

BEAP Project

Asiri Health is the Platinum Sponsor for Batticaloa Teaching Hospital Emergency and Accident Project and made the second installment in May 2016. This PPP project was initiated by Dr. David ...


20-October-2016

Book donation to Sri Parakramabahu Maha Vidyalaya

Asiri Medical Hospital donated 500 books to the school library of Sri Prakramabahu Maha Vidyalaya – Narahenpita in view of facilitating the school children to improve their knowledge in various ...


20-October-2016

Asiri Health – Gold Sponsor for J’pura Employability Skills Awards 2016

The Career Guidance Unit of University of Sri Jayewardenepura works towards enhancing the employability skills of the undergraduates and facilitates to equip them with the necessary soft skills to stand ...


6-October-2016

Asiri Laboratories Now In Maharagama

Maharagma was a city that went through rapid development in infrastructure during the 1980s. Today, it is home to195,355  people. The opening of this new collection center helps Asiri serve ...


29-September-2016

Asiri Laboratories Now In Gampola

Gampola is a main city of the Central Province and Kandy District. History of the Gampola area is coming from the time of great Sinhalese King Buwanekabahu IV who ruled ...


26-July-2016

Asiri Health Sponsors Health Run & Walk

  Asiri Health sponsored “The SLMA Health Run & Walk 2016” held on 17th July 2016 at The Viharamahadevi Park.   ...


26-July-2016

Satellite lab opened by Asiri Laboratories in Badulla

Badulla is the capital city of the Uva Province and Badulla District.  Badulla has a rich history with evidence of being the habitat of civilized communities before the rule ...


26-July-2016

Asiri Laboratories Now In Bandarawela

History of the Bandarawela area is coming from the time of great Sinhalese King Walagamba who fell back and regrouped in the Dhowa area to fight against Solli. Bandarawela was ...


26-July-2016

Asiri Laboratories Now In Kegalle

Kegalle District remarks on its great history dated back to the stone age of Sri Lanka. It is an assortment of proven evidences of the present day city formation. According ...


26-July-2016

Asiri Laboratories Now In Embilipitiya

In the 1970s, Embilipitiya was a small town with two, three small boutiques. It was a city that went through rapid development in infrastructure under the Udawalawe development project. Today, ...


7-July-2016

Now we are in Ampara

It's our pleasure to announce the opening of 16th collection center for the calendar year of 2016 on 30th June 2016. Ampara was a hunters' resting place during British colonial ...


29-June-2016

Asiri Hospitals Health Camp with Virtusa for Flood Victims of Kotikawatte

We successfully concluded the first day of the Health Camp organized by Asiri Hospitals together with Virtusa for the victims of the flood at Kottikawatte. The teams were able to ...


23-June-2016

Now We Are In Malabe

It's our pleasure to announce the opening of our 15th centre for the calendar year of 2016 on 23rd June. Malabe is one of the fastest growing suburbs in Colombo, ...


13-June-2016

Now We Are In Puttalam

It's our pleasure to announce the opening of our 14th center for the calendar year of 2016 on 10th June 2016. Puttalam is known for energy production, salt, coconut production ...


2-June-2016

The Asiri Brain and Spine Centre Gives new life and hope to a 10 year old boy

2nd June 2016, Colombo: Renowned for their expertise in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders, The Brain & Spine Centre at Asiri Central Hospital, successfully conducted and concluded treatment of one ...


30-May-2016

Now We Are In Dehiwala

It's our pleasure to announce the opening of our 13th center for the calendar year of 2016 on 30th May. Now we are serving people in Dehiwela. Dehiwela has a population ...


30-May-2016

Now We Are In Kuliyapitiya

It's our pleasure to announce the opening of our 12th center for the calendar year of 2016 on 30th May. Now we are serving people in Kuliyapitya. Kuliyapitiya is the ...


30-May-2016

Asiri Hospital Matara extends support to Land slide victims of Eheliyagoda

Asiri Hospital Matara contributed funds allocated for the 02 “Dansela” on Vesak Poya Day and donated all allocated funds in essential food/commodities items to the people who were displaced by ...


27-May-2016

Asiri Lab Ranked No.1 in Sri Lanka again !

The Medical Research Institute has assessed the Asiri Laboratory Microbiology Department as the top rated medical laboratory in Sri Lanka for the second year in succession, in 2015. The Department of ...


25-May-2016

Asiri Health Cares for Employees

On 15th May 2016, Sri Lanka was hit by the severe tropical storm ‘Roanu’ that caused widespread flooding and landslides around the country  in 22 districts destroying homes and submerging ...


20-May-2016

Now We Are In Nawalapitiya - Kandy

It's our pleasure to announce the opening of our 11th center for the calendar year of 2016 on 20th May 2016. Now we are serving people in Nawalapitiya.   Nawalapitiya ...


13-May-2016

The 10th Asiri Centre is now open in Wattegama - Kandy

It's our pleasure to announce the opening of our 10th center for 2016 on 13th May 2016. Wattegama is a town with a population of 8,175 approximately 14 km south ...


6-May-2016

Mother’s Day at Asiri Health

Asiri Hospitals extends its warmest greetings to mothers of all ages on this very special day. Whether you are hoping to have a child, expecting a child, already a mother ...


29-April-2016

The 8th Asiri Centre is now open in Panadura

2 May 2016, Colombo:  Location: 159,Galle Road, Panadura Tel: 038 763 4011 Fax: 038 763 4012 Email: panaduralab@asiri.lk     ...


6-April-2016

Book your doctor appointment with Doc 990

Booking an appointment with your doctor becomes much easier and simpler with the new digital booking service available for Asiri Health. To book your appointment use following channels: Through the ...


14-March-2016

Asiri Laboratories to expand its footprint

14 March 2016, Colombo: Having reached the pinnacle of popularity and reliability in the country for over 30 years, Asiri Laboratory Services is proud to announce its latest plans ...


8-March-2016

‘Asiri Heart Day’ strengthens bond with its patients

8 March 2016, Colombo: In an initiative to add ‘life to years’, Asiri Health recently celebrated ‘Asiri Heart Day’ amongst a well-respected group of Doctors of the hospital and a ...


8-March-2016

Medicare National Healthcare Exhibition 2016

8 March 2016, Colombo  Asiri Health were the Platinum Sponsors of the Medicare National Healthcare Exhibition 2016, held recently at the BMICH. Organised for the 7th consecutive year by the ...