The “Seth Piyasa” Women’s Cancer Treatment Ward at Kandy National Hospital, the largest cancer treatment center in Sri Lanka built within a general hospital, was inaugurated today (02) under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
Funded by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, the new ward can accommodate 56 patients and is part of a broader initiative to provide comprehensive cancer treatment under one roof. The ward is located on the third floor of the nine-storey “Seth Piyasa” building complex, which also houses intensive care units, operating theatres, clinics, and other essential facilities across its floors.
Minister Jayatissa highlighted that the project, initiated by the Cancer Society in 2012 and handed over to the government in 2014, has been completed in stages to expedite service to the public. Specialized radiotherapy equipment has already been installed as part of the first phase.
The Minister emphasized that the government is committed to fully funding healthcare services and restarting stalled projects. He noted that three major projects at Kandy National Hospital were among 17 initiatives being resumed, with priority given to efficient utilization of allocated funds.
The estimated cost for the “Seth Piyasa” Treatment Center is Rs. 3,273 million, with Rs. 1,200 million already spent on construction. The comprehensive facility is designed to ensure that all treatment services required by cancer patients are available in a single location.
The inauguration was attended by Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, senior hospital officials, medical specialists, nurses, health professionals, and prominent local philanthropists.
