Durdans Hospital

Durdans Hospital[2] is a multi-speciality private hospital that treats patients visiting from around the world, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, founded in 1945, and currently owned and operated by Ceylon Hospitals PLC.

Durdans Hospital
Durdans Hospital
TypePrivate
IndustryHealthcare
Founded1945 (1945)
Headquarters3 Alfred Place, Colombo 3,
Sri Lanka.
Number of locations
 100 (2019)
Areas served
Sri Lanka, Global
Key people
Ajith Tudawe (Chairman)
Upul Tudawe (Vice President) Aminda Tudawe (Executive Director) Dr.Harsha Baranage (Director - Medical Services)
ProductsHospitals, Pharmacy, Diagnostic Centre, Multi-specialty tertiary care
OwnerCeylon Hospitals PLC
Number of employees
2,175 (2019)[1]
ParentDurdans Management Services
Websitewww.www.durdans.com
Sixth Lane wing
Patient lobby area

History

Early Years

Durdans Hospital was established in 1939. Originally the stately home of Charles Peiris, the brother of Sir James Peiris, it became the primary military hospital in British Ceylon.[3] Its primary purpose was to treat British personnel during World War II. In 1945, a group of doctors seeking a private enterprise gained ownership of the hospital to establish Ceylon Hospitals Limited, the predecessor of modern-day Durdans Hospital.

Timeline of Development
  • 1968 - Durdans opened its first maternity care facility as well as an outpatient facility with a focus on maternity care.
  • 1982 - Paediatric care and surgical procedures commenced followed by more specialties being offered.
  • 1984 - Radiology Unit is opened to the public.
  • 1993 - Intensive Care Unit is opened.
  • 1995 - Setting up of the Endoscopy Unit.
  • 1996 - Pathological Laboratory and Blood bank is opened.
  • 1997 - Setting up of the Durdans Heart Centre
  • 1999 - The Alfred Place wing expanded to add more rooms.
  • 2003 - Ceylon Hospitals Limited listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and company name changed to Ceylon Hospitals PLC.
  • 2004 - A phased expansion program commenced to improve Alfred Place Wing.
  • 2007 - Second phase of the expansion program commenced to construct the 'Sixth Lane Wing'.
  • 2011 - Sixth Lane Wing became fully operational.
  • 2014 - Accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI)(1st JCI Accredited Hospital in Sri Lanka) - Gold Seal of Approval.[4]
  • 2014 - Liaison office is opened in the Maldives.[5]
  • 2017 - Radiology Department updated with state of the art equipment and Laboratory operations re-accredited with ISO 15189:2012.
  • 2017 - Relaunch of Durdans brand with slogan 'Dedicated to you'. Opening of brand-new multi-storied split level car park.
  • 2019 - Launch of most advanced biplane catheterisation laboratory in Sri Lanka enabling head-to-toe procedures.
  • 2020 - Digitisation of medical services and introduction of audio/video consultations.

Locations

Durdans Hospital – Sri Lanka

Durdans Hospital is located in the heart of the commercial capital of Colombo.

Durdans Laboratory

The Durdans laboratory network is spread over 100 locations that includes mini laboratories, sample collection centers, and medical centers across Sri Lanka. For patient convenience, it enables mobile sample collection services throughout the country.

Durdans Hospital – Maldives

In October 2014, Durdans Hospital opened a liaison office in the Maldives.[5]

Durdans Heart Centre
Durdans Heart Centre, front view

Durdans Hospital established its Durdans Heart Centre in 1999. It has become a centre in cardiology, cardiac surgery and cardiac investigative procedures.

Durdans Heart Centre was established as an affiliation to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (formally known as Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre). It specialises in prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease. It has shown more than 20 years of cardiac care excellence.

Medical Tourism

Durdans is part of the drive to build a 2015–20 National Masterplan Initiative on Medical Tourism. This would map out such factors as availability of hospital facilities, accreditation, specialisations, centre of excellence areas, post-surgery and wellness packages, medical tourism packages and tie-ups with global medical travel agents.[6]

Service Accessibility

The hospital has introduced audio and video consultation to expand its service through telemedicine for patients since 2020.

Standards and Practices
  • Durdans Hospital receives the JCI Gold Seal of approval. It is the 1st Hospital in Sri Lanka to reach such standards.

References
  1. "Durdans Hospital 2019 Annual Report" (PDF). Colombo Stock Exchange. pp. 6, 12, 15, 17, 64 109, 126, 166. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  2. "Durdans Hospital - Official Site". Durdans Hospital 3 Alfred Place Colombo 3 Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
  3. Colombo 03: When the roads were cart tracks Archived 2015-06-13 at the Wayback Machine, Ceylon Today, Retrieved 11 June 2015
  4. "Durdans accredited with JCI Gold Seal of Approval". Sri Lanka Daily News. July 31, 2014. Archived from the original on August 7, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  5. "Durdans opens liaison office in the Maldives". Sri Lanka Daily News. October 6, 2014. Archived from the original on April 22, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  6. "Sri Lanka plans to promote medical tourism". International Medical Travel Journal. October 22, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
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