Addressing Sri Lanka’s rising Orthopaedic care needs

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From left: HNB representatives – P. Aarani, S. Krishnapriya, T. Shivananthi, N.B. Kesika and Jude Pillai, renowned orthopaedic expert Dr. Gurpal Singh, Club HNB Manager Sherine Solomon, HNB Jaffna Metro Senior Manager A. Yogadas, and IHH Patient Assistant Centre representatives – Shuvo Hridayesh, Zilip Koh, Rayan Perera and Udani De Silva

Dr. Singh presenting to participants in Negombo at the HNB Negombo Metro Branch

Dr. Singh presenting to participants in Kandy at the HNB Kandy Metro Branch

Renowned orthopaedic expert Dr. Gurpal Singh recently completed a series of patient education sessions powered by the Sri Lanka office of IHH Healthcare Singapore in partnership with Hatton National Bank (HNB). This collaborative program was designed to empower patients and the community with knowledge on orthopaedic health, treatment options, and global best practices in patient care, while raising awareness on the importance of early intervention and advanced treatment methods.

As part of the program Dr. Singh travelled across Negombo, Kandy, and Jaffna and engaged directly with attendees, delivering insightful sessions on evolving trends in orthopaedics, robotic assisted joint replacement surgery, minimally invasive surgery, image guided injection for back pain treatment and patient-centred clinical pathways.

IHH Patient Assistant Centre Singapore, Colombo Office Country Head Shuvo said, “With Sri Lanka continuing to face the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, including musculoskeletal conditions and chronic orthopaedic issues, Dr. Singh’s sessions provided a much-needed perspective on how international health systems are adapting to manage similar challenges.”

Dr Singh delved into – faster recovery times through access to advanced treatment options; reduced pain and complications with minimally invasive approaches; greater confidence in seeking care through informed decision-making; and Improved quality of life by understanding symptoms early and taking action.

“Today’s healthcare must be built around informed patients,” said Dr. Singh. “When individuals understand their conditions and treatment options, they take charge of their health - and that’s when real transformation happens.”