Sri Lanka’s healthcare powered with South Asia’s first AI-powered radiology equipment
Daily FT: Mediquipment Ltd., a leading provider of cutting-edge medical technology, has once again redefined healthcare standards in Sri Lanka with the successful installation of South Asia’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence-driven (AI) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at Nawaloka Hospitals PLC. This milestone reflects Mediquipment’s unwavering commitment to advancing medical diagnostics by equipping healthcare providers with the most sophisticated and patient-centric technology.
The Canon Vantage Orian MRI scanner, procured and supplied through Mediquipment, represents an overall $ 4.5 million investment in Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector. This state-of-the-art imaging system enhances diagnostic precision, reduces scanning time, and provides an immersive, stress-free experience for patients. As a trusted partner in medical technology, Mediquipment has played a pivotal role in this transformative upgrade, reinforcing its reputation as a leading supplier of innovative medical equipment across South Asia.
“Mediquipment has always been at the forefront of introducing ground-breaking medical technology to Sri Lanka’s healthcare industry. Being the trusted supplier of Nawaloka Hospitals for decades, we are honoured to continue this journey by providing the most advanced AI-driven MRI technology available today,” Mediquipment CEO Rienzie Nanayakkara stated. “We remain deeply grateful to Nawaloka Hospitals Chairman Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa for his enduring trust in our medical equipment solutions, a partnership that dates back to 1987 when we first supplied Sri Lanka’s pioneering CT scan machine to Nawaloka Hospitals,” he added.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s healthcare industry has presented many new business/investment opportunities. The overall economic expansion in the country as well as the promotion of the country as a wellness tourism destination have all resulted in this expansion in Sri Lanka’s healthcare industry. The latest move to introduce AI-powered medical equipment to the country’s healthcare sector clearly indicates the overall expansion in the sector and the emerging business/investment opportunities. Given the growing trends and the increasing business potential in the country’s healthcare industry, foreign businesses/investors could confidently explore the expanding opportunities in the industry. Foreign businesses could also look at expanding operations through local collaborations.
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