Essential Medicine Donation – September 2025 New Target

Thank you. Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, we’ve reached our initial target for the Essential Medicine Donation campaign. Your contributions are already helping the National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka (Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama) provide timely access to life-saving medicines for cancer patients.

Why we’re still raising

Cancer care is continuous, and patient needs evolve over time. While all registered patients receive treatment and services free of charge—including investigations and procedures—temporary supply gaps can occur for certain essential medicines due to national procurement and supply constraints.

How we bridge the gap

To respond quickly and fairly, the Hospital Development Committee follows a dedicated drug procurement policy:

• Bulk purchasing to maximise reach and cost efficiency
• Clinical prioritisation to target the most urgent needs across multiple patients
• Documentation & oversight to ensure transparent use of funds

The Hospital Development Committee has approved a drug purchasing policy, which dictates that medications are procured in bulk to benefit multiple patients Policy on purchasing medicines for NCISL through the Hospital Development committee A list of essential medicines used for cancer treatments and supportive care has been compiled by the Sri Lanka College of Oncologists and is approved by the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka Oncology Priority Drug List.

Each week, the hospital reviews stock levels and patient requirements to update a list of urgently needed or low-stock medicines. This list is made available at the NCISL Donation Unit, which is open during working hours for any inquiries.

We are committed to continuing this initiative and welcoming ongoing donations to ensure no patient is left without access to essential cancer medication. Every contribution helps sustain this life-saving mission.