Standard Chartered Bank celebrates 14 year relationship with Wards 3 and 4 at Maharagama Cancer Hospital

Standard Chartered Bank CEO and staff make year end visit to reinforce their commitment to support fight against cancer

Standard Chartered Bank has for the 14th consecutive year continued support to the hospital – in particular the maintenance and upkeep of the Men’s wards 3 and 4. In 2004, the wards were fully refurbished and toilet facilities upgraded. Amongst the many refurbishments that were carried out by the bank, were notably the installation of two reception desks that now allow nurses and doctors to consult with patients in a more orderly fashion. A designated dining area; separate from the ward was also cordoned off and set up by Bank staff, allowing patients to dine in comfort or even entertain friends and family. A separate section was also established for medicine mixing purposes thus improving safe medical conditions for all - nursing staff, patients and visitors.

The staff and patients of the cancer hospital greeted the Standard Chartered Bank CEO, Clive Haswell and his staff as they visited each patient with special gift packs and took time to find out more about each of them and their needs.

“The bank has had a long relationship with the Maharagama Cancer Hospital and we are keen to continue to do all we can to support whatever needs the hospital has,” said Clive Haswell, CEO, “This is an important opportunity for us to think about others during a season and time when we tend to get caught up in making our own arrangements. I am proud of my staff and their personal commitment to seeing to the needs of this hospital and its patients.”

The National Cancer Institute in Maharagama is the only hospital in Sri Lanka totally dedicated to cancer care and provides medical, surgical, gynaecological and paediatric services to cancer patients of all walks of life.

A much needed blood drive was scheduled for January 17, at the Standard Chartered Bank Head Office in Fort where staff and customer were asked to donate blood to the Blood Collection Unit of the Cancer Hospital. The Blood Bank in the Institute bears the responsibility of providing adequate and safe blood products to the cancer patients who require this service.