Hemas Hospitals opens a state-of-the-art laboratory in Seychelles
View(s):Hemas Hospitals, the first and only hospital chain in Sri Lanka to have been accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI), recently established its first overseas laboratory facility in Mahe, Seychelles.
The laboratory in the Seychelles
Offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 3000 medical tests, the facility is the first fully-fledged laboratory to be established outside the country by a Sri Lankan hospital chain. Well equipped with the latest technology to cater to the needs of the island nation, the facility strictly adheres to international standards and has implemented stringent internal and external quality assurance procedures to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and precision of test results. The lab also maintains standards set by the Seychelles Government Authorities, the company said in a media release.
“Establishing the first Sri Lankan state-of-the-art laboratory service internationally is a moment of pride for both Hemas Hospitals and the Sri Lankan healthcare industry as a whole. As an innovative health service provider leading the healthcare space across multiple digital platforms, we are happy to share this knowledge and facility with other nations in the African region and consider it a stepping stone to establish a global laboratory service that is truly Sri Lankan,” said Dr. Lakith Peiris, Managing Director of Hemas Hospitals.
“Making Hemas Hospitals an international brand has been one of our goals from the very start and we have worked towards strengthening our skills and capabilities to achieve this by proactively introducing international standards and best practices and introducing international accreditation to Sri Lanka,” he added.
Seychelles nationals can now enjoy the same digital healthcare benefits offered to Sri Lankans through their multi-faceted mobile application.
The app will help patients to instantaneously access their medical reports, maintain and compare personal health records and direct them to doctors easily, in addition scheduling reminders for medical tests to ensure patients gain the maximum benefit of the services and facilities offered by the Hemas Hospitals chain.
“Establishing a world class laboratory service in Seychelles will offer doctors in the region the facility to obtain comprehensive test results within a shorter turnaround time, increasing the chances of a quick diagnosis and a treatment plan. The extensive range of tests we offer at the location and the specialized tests introduced to Seychelles has already enabled the doctors to diagnose their patients better resulting in superior clinical outcomes,” Dr. Rohan Sugathadasa, Director Hemas Hospitals Laboratories said.