Ruhunu Hospital invests Rs. 1.5 b in opening new wing: Ruhunu 2.0

Ruhunu Hospital Co-CEO Raveen Wickramasinghe

Ruhunu Hospital, a leading private sector healthcare provider in the Southern Province with a rich history of more than 25 years, launched its latest investment in a state-of-the-art nine-storied modern facility themed under Ruhunu 2.0 (Newer l Better l Stronger), which comprises of 100,000 sq. ft. 

The facility has 50+ Channel Rooms, 50+ In-Patient Beds, Out-Patient Department (OPD) and Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU), Pharmacy, Phlebotomy Room (Blood and Urine Sample Collection), Radiology Department, two Operation Rooms, two Ultra Luxury suites (Kings Court and Presidential Suite) and as a novel introduction; the Ruhunu Admission and Information Centre is first of its kind in the province. A structured team assisting consultant and patients in giving correct information and assisting the patients through his or her in- patient experience from inception till departure. In the first stage, five floors will be opened for services.

With more than 150 experienced visiting consultants in all specialties along with an experienced and qualified nursing team hailing from both private and government sector will provide a world class patient care and treatment at Ruhunu 2.0. 

Ruhunu Hospital Ltd. CO-CEO Raveen Wickramasinghe said, “Ruhunu 2.0 is a project that we created putting the patients’ needs first. Priority was given for cross ventilation, unique designs and ample space for movement which has enhanced the patient experience drastically. The design detail is simply elegant. During the ‘Public Open Week’, visitors were amazed to see a building of this nature in Sri Lanka. Some even asked me if we opened a hotel or a hospital. I am a great believer that the patient centric design has made a significant positive impact on all stakeholders.”

“In due course the two Ultra Luxury Suites with more than 1,100 sq. ft. of space will be opened. These two rooms will be catering to all premium customers who wants to appreciate that comfort in their stay at Ruhunu Hospital. A corporate office will also be opened in Colombo to assist patient with in-patient treatments from the Western Province,” he said. 

Furthermore, it was the first private hospital outside of Colombo to have a Neuro Microscope with the capacity to provide treatment for those diagnosed with various neurological health challenges.

The hospital was also the first to start dialysis and kidney transplants, fertility treatment including IVF and investing in CT Scanners and other radiology divisions in the private sector.

Over the years Ruhunu Hospital Diagnostics a sister company of the Ruhunu Hospital has steadily set up an extensive network of medical laboratories across Galle, Udugama, Baddegama, Neluwa, and Tangalle to provide preliminary medical services and laboratory services for the patients by being the only ISO certified laboratory in the Southern Province. A mobile app has also been set up for channelling services/obtaining test results and a SMS alerts service on report collection times. 

Speaking further Wickramasinghe added that Ruhunu Hospital will be investing in digitisation in a serious manner as it would increase efficiency of the business.

Ruhunu Hospital also holds a minority stake in South Asian based Credence Genomics – a pioneer in commercialising genomic tests for both communicable and non-communicable diseases, which offers advanced genetic analysis services to individuals, healthcare professionals and researchers.

With the launch of Ruhunu 2.0, it is clear that the vision is to create a premium service hospital for the whole nation and make Karapitiya a prominent name when it comes to healthcare in Sri Lanka.