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The Apeksha Development Committee made a significant contribution in improving patient care at Apeksha Hospital by donating 32 air conditioners on 2026.02.05, with a total value of Rs. 8.05 Million. These brand-new air conditioning units have been installed in various hospital departments including Bio chemistry laboratory, Blood bank, Pediatric intensive care unit, ,Microbiology laboratory and the Nutrition planning unit. This thoughtful initiative enhances efficacy the hospital environment by providing better temperature control, ensuring greater care of the high tech machinery that are being placed in these sections of the hospital in addition to the comfort for patients, visitors, and the medical staff.

At the request of the Consultant in Charge of the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit at NCISL, a brand-new portable ultrasound scanner was procured for use within the unit.
Given that many patients in this unit are neutropenic and immunosuppressed, they are unable to leave the restricted isolation area when imaging or procedures are required. This scanner enables essential bedside assessments, thereby minimizing infection risk and improving patient care.
The equipment is fitted with the necessary accessories to facilitate central line insertions and to perform echocardiography in children aged three months and above in addition to the standard scanning facility.
This purchase was costing around 10.5 million and was made possible through the generous support of several donors.

The generous donation of  875 curtains for the wards of the Rasavi Building at Apeksha Hospital, made by the Apeksha Development Committee, marks a meaningful step towards enhancing patient comfort and dignity. The total amount spent on this initiative is LKR 8,662,500 by the Apeksha Hospital Development Committee. This thoughtful contribution helps create a cleaner, more private, and soothing environment for patients undergoing treatment, particularly those receiving long-term care.

 In response to the hospital's formal request for support, the Development Committee provided the following essential medications during the month of February 2026. The combined Value of these medicines amounts to SLR 2.6 million, demonstrating the committee's substantial contribution towards patient care:
  1. Ondansetron 8mg injections - used to prevent nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

            2. Oxaliplatin 100mg injections - a critical chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of various cancers.

            3.  Folinic acid 50mg injections - administered in combination with chemotherapy to enhance its effectiveness and reduce side effects.

The Development Committee continues to uphold its commitment to promptly supply urgently needed medicines to the hospital, ensuring that patients receive improved oncology care and access to life-saving treatments

The MillionPaths Foundation, the CSR arm of MillenniumIT ESP, has extended its support to the Development Committee of the National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka by developing a dedicated website to facilitate donations from well-wishers in Sri Lanka and around the world.

The Apeksha Hospital Development Committee extends our sincere gratitude to Mr Nisal Caldera and the Event Management Association for organising a wonderful programme at Apeksha Hospital, bringing joy, comfort, and emotional relief to our patients.

We are deeply thankful for the generous donation of Rs. 500,000, which will be utilised for the maximum benefit of the hospital and its patients. We also warmly appreciate the Rs. 250,000 donated last year, which supported our marketing initiatives.

A special note of thanks to the talented artists and the musical band for their uplifting performances, and to Mr Nishan Wasalathanthri and Mr Gayan Attanayake for their excellent coordination in making this programme a success.

Your kindness and continued support mean a great deal to our patients and the entire hospital community.

A Gift pack for every patient …

Imagine a world where every patient battling cancer feels the warmth and support of a caring community. Our project at the National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka (Apeksha Hospital) is dedicated to making this vision a reality. With the unwavering commitment of our development committee and the generous contributions from our supporters, we have embarked on a mission to provide gift packs to 1,000 patients undergoing in-ward treatments.

Each pack, valued at around Rs 5,000.00, is thoughtfully curated to bring comfort and hope to those in need. Under the leadership of Mrs. Thamara Dematapitiya, our team has already made significant strides. Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors like Lion lady Mrs. Ramani Samarawickrama and Lion lady Mrs. Kumari Wanniarachchi, who is also the vice chairperson of the Development committee, we have successfully distributed 150 packs to date.

Mrs. Ramani Samarawickrama donated the first 50 packs and contributed another Rs. 100,000.00 to continue this project. These were gifted to patients on 18th June 2025.
Mrs. Wanniarachchi contributed Rs 219,500.00 for the second batch of gift packs which were distributed on 6th August 2025.

But our journey is far from over. With your support, we can continue to bring smiles to the faces of patients and their families. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Join us in this noble cause and help us reach our goal of providing gift packs to 1,000 patients. Together, we can make a lasting impact and show these brave individuals that they are not alone in their fight.

Your contribution can bring hope, comfort, and strength to those who need it most. Let's make a difference, one gift pack at a time.   

As part of an ongoing commitment to support NCISL during its period of drug shortage, a significant donation of medicines valued at 4 million rupees was made on September 3, 2025, coinciding with the committee meeting. This generous contribution played a crucial role in alleviating the scarcity of essential drugs, and as a result, the overall situation regarding the shortage has markedly improved. The continued practice of such donations not only addresses immediate needs but also strengthens the resilience of the medical supply chain at NCISL, ensuring better preparedness for the future.

The following medicine quantities were included.

Name of the medicine  No of units

⁠Methotrexate injections 500mg     400Vials
Oxaliplatin injections 100mg             75 vials
Amikacin injections 500mg        1000 vials
Tigecycline injections 50mg          200 vials
Folinic acid injections 50mg          400 vials

There was a request from the Histopathology laboratory to supply   a set of wooden shelves to store pathology slides. These needed to be of specific sizes and had to be made to order.

It included   7 storage wooden shelves.  Total cost for these were SLR 550,000.00.  Two of our committee members Mrs Kumari Wanniarchchi  (cost of 5 shelves) and  Mr Nishan Wasalathanthri agreed to share (cost of 2 shelves) the cost personally. We appreciate their generous support to maintain the needs of the hospital.

In July 2025, the committee allocated SLR 5.0 million to purchase essential medicines and surgical items for patients. As recommended by the hospital's Donation Unit, the following medicines were donated on 10th July 2025, with the Hospital Director personally accepting the donation despite it being a public holiday:

342 units of Inj. Colistimethate 1MU

200 units of Inj. Tigecycline 50mg

500 units of Inj. Folinic Acid 50mg

400 units of Inj. Methotrexate 500mg

1,651 units of Inj. Mesna 200mg