Tuesday Sep 08, 2026
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Nahil Wijesuriya (centre) with a cancer patient
Renowned philanthropist and business leader Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya has donated the complete range of modern medical equipment required for the newly established National Kidney Stone Referral Centre in Meerigama, marking a significant advancement in Sri Lanka’s capacity to provide specialised urological care through the public healthcare system.
The contribution adds to Eng. Wijesuriya’s longstanding record of supporting nationally significant healthcare and education initiatives. Among his most notable healthcare contributions is a Rs. 1 billion donations to the Little Hearts project at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, supporting the development of its 10-storey cardiac and critical care complex aimed at expanding lifesaving treatment for children with cardiac and intensive care needs.
His philanthropic initiatives have also extended to institutions including Ananda College, Nalanda College and Girls’ High School, Kandy, while his Rs. 3 billion contributions to his alma mater, Trinity College Kandy, remains another landmark investment in Sri Lanka’s education sector.
Once fully operational, the National Kidney Stone Referral Centre is expected to have the capacity to perform more than 1,000 complex kidney stone procedures annually. Designed as a national facility, the Centre will allow urological surgeons from across Sri Lanka to access its specialised equipment and infrastructure to treat their own patients, helping extend advanced care beyond individual hospitals.
Treatment at the Centre will be provided entirely free of charge through the Health Ministry system, strengthening equitable access to specialised kidney stone treatment for patients irrespective of their geographic or economic circumstances.
The Centre was established within just a few months following a proposal by the Sri Lanka Association of Urological Surgeons. Its rapid development demonstrates the impact that collaboration between medical professionals, the state healthcare system and private philanthropy can have in addressing critical gaps in specialised medical care.
With access to modern equipment and dedicated specialist facilities, the Centre is expected to improve the management of complex kidney stone cases while supporting urologists working across the country.
Eng. Wijesuriya’s contribution reflects a broader philanthropic approach focused on strengthening institutions and creating long-term public benefit, particularly in healthcare and education. From supporting advanced paediatric care through Little Hearts to enabling specialised urological treatment in Meerigama, his investments continue to contribute directly to expanding access to essential services in Sri Lanka.
The National Kidney Stone Referral Centre is expected to become an important national resource, combining specialist expertise, advanced medical technology and free access to treatment within Sri Lanka’s public health system.
