Recognising that organ transplants can offer a new lease of life to many, Hemas Hospitals held a social gathering, hosting recipients to an enjoyable ‘Gift of Life’ themed evening.
Held in Colombo, the event saw around 35 recipients, together with their families, connect with the donors, Consultant Nephrologists, Transplant Surgeons plus the hospital’s leadership management and staff, to hear stories of hope and a renewed life.
“For the first time in Sri Lanka, a hospital has been able to organize a get-together for patients who left the hospital after being cured, which was indeed a unique moment for us. They have accepted our invitation sincerely and traveled a long way to attend this, which goes to show the bond and affection between Hemas Hospitals and our patients. Our get together perfectly translated the quality and transparency of the services we offer for patients and their family members and their reactions at the get-together showed us how well they have embraced our value-added services,” Consultant Nephrologists Dr. Chanthana Galahitiyawa, explained.
He also said that the celebratory event exemplified the contribution of everyone in the society to raise awareness on the impact that organ transplantation has on the lives of those needing it. He complimented the teams that manage the process efficiently and with ultimate safety and care.
Commenting on the significance of the procedure for patients Hemas Hospital Thalawathugoda General manager Prabhan Gunawardana said: “For those who are suffering from organ failure, transplant gives them the chance to live again.
Transplant gives hope and life for those suffering from end-stage organ failure” he further explained that an ethics committee reviews all transplants that are carried out in the hospital to ensure highest compliance to Governmental regulations as well as standard ethics.’’