23 November 2016 12:00 am
As part of its continued CSR focus towards children, Amãna Bank made another valuable contribution to the children’s ward (15B) of the Colombo South (Kalubowila) General Hospital by donating acute medical equipment.
The donation was made by the bank’s Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Azmeer to Director of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital Dr. Asela Gunawardena in the presence of the Bank’s CFO Ali Wahid, Vice President Business Banking Amrit CanagaRetna along with the participation of consultant doctors, nurses of the ward and staff of the bank.
Having taken up the responsibility in 2006 to maintain the children’s ward, Amãna has assisted the requirements of the ward including providing of medicines to facilitate the timely treatment of the patients, partitioning, colour washing, repairs as well as donation of IT equipment.
Commenting on the occasion, Amãna Bank’s Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Azmeer said, “We are privileged to continue this bond with the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital and are committed to do our best for the betterment of children in line with our CSR focus. We believe this equipment will be of much support for the ward in carrying out its good work more efficiently.”
Also sharing his thoughts Dr. Gunawardena said, “We are very happy to note the continuous commitment of Amãna Bank towards the hospital and the children’s ward for which we are truly thankful. They have understood the significant role we play in society and have always extended a helping hand to meet the necessities of the children’s ward during the last 10 years”
The Bank also presented a gift pack to all children admitted to the ward, in order to put a smile on their faces.