Business Health

Orange Electric donates Rs. 6m worth Laser System

Orange Electric, a fully Sri Lankan family-owned Electric Switch manufacturing giant, donated a modern Laser Delivery System to the Nuwara-Eliya Base Hospital.

The machine, worth over Rs. 6 million, was donated under the unique “Light for you; Sight for me” CSR programme. The donation was financed exclusive through the Orange Lighting business where it sets aside a part of the sales proceeds to eradicate avoidable blindness in Sri Lanka.

This donation was made to the Sri Lanka Eye Foundation on the request made by its President Dr. Reggie Seimon the eminent Eye Surgeon in the country.

Dr. Priyanga Iddawela the Consultant Eye Surgeon of the Nuwara-Eliya Base Hospital, receiving the machine on behalf of the hospital said, This machine will be very helpful for us to treat Diabetic patients who are the high-risk category for Cataract.

At present patients requiring laser treatment are referred to Kandy or Colombo Hospitals and many patients in this area are below the poverty line thus, they avoid going to such places for treatment. Hence, they go blind.

“We must really appreciate a local company coming forward to fulfill a drastic need in the eye care of the country without any profit concerns.

The Chairperson of Orange Electric and head of the “Light for you; Sight for me” programme, Thilaka Kodithuwakku commenting on their latest initiative said, “We must also thank the customers who relied on Orange Bulbs. Part of the money they spent on purchasing Orange Electric Bulbs went to a fund our CSR programme, which made it possible for us to donate this modern eye health care equipment to the Nuwara-Eliya Base Hospital.”

Speaking further at the occasion Mrs. Kodituwakku said that in time to come we plan to donate more pieces of equipment to the needy government hospital around the country.

The President of the Sri Lanka Eye Foundation speaking on the occasion said it is commendable that a Sri Lankan Company came forward to donate such a machine which will be of immense importance for the people of this country.

He said that Orange Electric was benevolent enough to finance the full cost of the machine which is Rs.6 m.

It is a fact that over 80,000 Sri Lankans will go blind if appropriate action is not taken immediately and the Ophthalmologic fraternity is making all efforts to minimize or eradicate this problem and such donations like this helps us to build confidence in making our drive towards this realistic.

SPL Bangladesh to market product in Lanka

PC Pharma, has entered into a strategic partnership with Square Pharmaceuticals, (SPL) a Bangladeshi drug manufacturing company that is ranked as the fifth in the world, according to WHO ratings.

The recently signed agreement would allow PC Pharma to distribute and sell a wide range of new, high quality drugs, which are produced under stringent quality control measures, in state-of-the-art SPL production facilities in Bangladesh.

These production facilities are certified by UK Medicine Registration Authority (UK MHRA), USA FDA, EMEA and by ISO 9001: 2000 system.

PC Pharma has carved a niche for itself in the local market and is considered as a strong player in the

 Drugs/Devices/Neutraceutical category in Sri Lanka.

Its portfolio includes both western and non-western (herbal, ayurvedic) products/formulations sourced from reputed suppliers across the globe.

Chairman PC Pharma, S.H.M. Rishan commenting about the company’s recent development said, “Although PC Pharma is relatively new in the local pharmaceuticals market, we are very proud to state that we have managed to link up with Square which is considered as one of the best and largest pharmaceutical product manufacturers in the world.

We have identified that there is a serious vacuum for superior quality drugs in the local market that can be purchased at a reasonable price.

With this partnership we are sure that we can fill up this vacuum to a considerable level. Further, we are sure we will be able to add value to the industry by making drugs available at the right time, in proper quantities and at affordable prices.”

At present Square exports their products to 20 different countries including the EU and has a yearly turnover of USD 101.90 m with a 14.30 per cent annual growth. Square Pharmaceuticals has strategic technical collaborations with industry giants such as Janssen Pharmaceuticals of Belgium, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson USA and F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., of Switzerland.

Commenting about the distributor agreement, - Marketing Director of SPL, M. Haque said, “We are proud to have PC Pharma as one of our strategic partners.

In order to support our global expansion strategy, we were looking for a partner in Sri Lanka. After considering many applications we decided to partner with PC Pharma because of their dynamic customer oriented culture, commitment to quality, superior networking skills coupled with financial capabilities.

Asiri acquires Automated Biochemistry Analyser

Asiri Hospitals has acquired a new Automated Biochemistry Analyser which uses Ultra Micro Volume Samples with the aid of advance photometric systems and ISE for electrolytes.

Open 24x7 and conducting around 8000 tests daily, the Asiri Labs are reputed for accuracy and quick service, thereby saving patients from life threatening situations.

Diagnostic tests done for usual screening, confirmation and prognosis (of the disease) are accurately completed under strict standards monitored by internal and external quality controls. The Labs are accredited to the American Association for Clinical Chemistry and the Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute, USA for over 10 years.

“Our ultimate service to our patients is quality and accuracy in the least possible time,” said Director Laboratories Neil Priyath John.

According to him, the Labs boast of state-of-the-art equipment that are able to detect and quantify the nature of the illness to last possible unit thereby making the treatment for doctor and patient most appropriate.