Mr. Manik Nagahawatte, Chairman, BoC handing over the newly constructed Childrens’ Ward to Consultant Dr. M. A. Y. Ariyaratne. Also in the picture are - Mr. S. N. P. Palihena, General Manager BoC, Mr. M. T. Perera, DGM, BoC, Trade Union Representatives of BoC and Dr. Mrs. N. Paranagama, Dy. Director of the Cancer Hospital, Maharagama.

The Bank of Ceylon (BoC), the premier state owned bank in Sri Lanka which undertook to construct a children’s ward complex at the Cancer Hospital, Maharagama, handed over the second floor of the building at a simple ceremony held last week.

The fully completed Bank of Ceylon Children’s Ward Complex was constructed at a cost of Rs. 5 million through the contributions by the bank and bank staff members.

The Cancer Hospital, Maharagama, the only government institute in our country that treats cancer patients, welcomes the assistance and support from the public to carry out its healthcare services efficiently and effectively. The newly constructed children’s ward complex with the financial assistance from the BoC will be of immense benefit, said its Medical Director Dr. Yasantha Ariyaratne.

A paediatric complex was a long felt need at the hospital and the donation made by the BOC is commendable. The new building could be utilised for further enhancement of facilities being currently provided, he said. He emphasised the fact that a separate and a modern building to houses child patients is a plus point as it provide a better environment for a speedy recovery.