Refurbishes Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinic of Kalubowila Hospital.

The Amana Bank Team attended the handover ceremony of the refurbished clinic to the hospital authorities at the Kalubowila hospital premises.

As a responsible corporate inspired by its people-friendly banking model, Amana Bank recently refurbished the Child and Adolescents Mental Health Clinic of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital (Kalubowila Hospital).

The refurbishment project at the clinic, which is one of Sri Lanka’s limited number of facilities catering specifically to the mental well-being of children and adolescents, included upgrades such as color washing and the provision of essential furniture and equipment. These enhancements aim to create a more patient-friendly environment, particularly for individuals seeking mental health support. Additionally, several dedicated members of the bank’s staff enthusiastically participated in the color washing process, exemplifying Amana Bank’s hands-on approach and commitment to community engagement.

An event was recently held at the hospital premises to handover the refurbished clinic to the hospital authorities which was attended by the Bank’s Assistant Vice President Corporate Banking Rajendra Jayasinghe, Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications Azim Rali, Head of OrphanCare Azad Zaheed, Hospital Deputy Director Dr. Chintha Gunarathna and the Clinic’s primary consultant psychiatrist Dr. Anuradha Herath.

This refurbishment initiative builds upon Amana Bank’s longstanding partnership with Kalubowila Hospital, dating back to 2006. Since then, the bank has been involved in maintaining the hospital’s Children’s Ward, providing essential support including furniture, medicine, medical equipment as well as carrying out periodical renovations facilitating timely treatment of patients.

Commenting on this project the Bank’s Assistant Vice President Corporate Banking Rajendra Jayasinghe said “We are hounted to collaborate with Kalubowila Hospital in enhancing mental health care facilities. By refurbishing the Child and Adolescents Mental Health Clinic, we aim to create a supportive environment that promotes healing and well-being for patients. Our longstanding partnership with Kalubowila Hospital reflects our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children.”

Further commenting on this project, the primary consultant psychiatrist of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic, Dr. Anuradha Herath, shared “I sincerely thank Amana Bank for the contribution given for the development of child and adolescent mental health services at Colombo South teaching hospital Kalubowila.  It really made a big difference in the quality of care we provide for children.”

Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange with Jeddah-based IsDB Group being the principal shareholder of the Bank. The IsDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a membership of 57 countries. Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest based banking model, Amãna Banks continued to be recognized amongst the Top 100 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker.

Amãna Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor.