NTB refurbishes ward at Cancer Hospital
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NTB CSR
members with Cancer Hospital members |
Nations Trust Bank has always been a firm believer in their Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR). The Bank is of the firm stance that
businesses are based on trust and foresight. Therefore creating a
synergy of ethics in a cohesive society, as well as contributing to
physical infrastructure and social capital is essential. The bank
started its association with the Cancer Hospital in 2006. Under this
endeavor, Nations Trust Bank undertook the entire care and maintenance
of Ward 19 in 2009.
The Cancer Hospital or the National Cancer Institute Maharagama as it
is popularly known, is the premier tertiary referral hospital dedicated
to the diagnosis and follow up treatment of cancer patients in Sri
Lanka.
With many patients using its facilities, the Cancer Hospital is
strengthened by the help and assistance received by donors, volunteers
and caregivers.
Having undertaken the upkeep of Ward 19 in 2009, Nations Trust Bank
has systematically refurbished the ward. In 2010 / 2011 refurbishment
was undertaken with many infrastructure developments thereafter. In 2012
saw the colour washing of the building, a pathway being built for the
patients’ ease of access, and the replacement of ceiling fans.
The Bank also annually contributes towards the maintenance of the
ward by donating mattresses, bedsheets, clothes, wheel chairs,
refrigerators, ironing boards and cupboards, trolleys and various
critical medicines for the patients.
“Maintaining and continuing the upliftment of Ward 19 is a pledge
that we at Nations Trust Bank have undertaken and we are proud of how
far we have come since the inception of the project in 2009. In our 5th
year in helping the Cancer Hospital we hope to see an extension of our
promise.” said Theja Silva the Chairman CSR Committee of Nations Trust
Bank.
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