LB Finance donates over 25M worth of ventilators to support Sri Lanka combat COVID-19
LB Finance renowned as the undisputed leader in the non-banking financial institution sector has stepped up to support the nation in combating the COVID19 pandemic. LB finance pledged profoundly with the community for nearly five decades of service while persistently growing as a socially responsible corporate citizen in Sri Lanka.
LB Finance acted upon strengthening the nation by donating high quality US Brand Hamilton C3 model mechanical ventilators and ICU beds manufactured in Switzerland which costs over Rs.25 Million, to the Cardio Therapeutic ICU of the National Hospital of Kandy on the 12th of November 2020. The official handing over of this donation was graced by AGM – Human Resources Mr. Prasanna Kalinga, Chief Manager – Central Region Mr. GayanAyuwadana, other senior staff members and staff of LB Finance in the Central region with presence of the Acting Director - National Hospital of Kandy Dr. Erasha Fernando and staff of the hospital.
Through several other initiatives, LB Finance pledged their support to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The main prominence of the initiative was to support the health authorities tackle the COVID-19 context with ease. This will also enable the expansion of operations conducted by the health authorities to aid the patients of various other ailments and ensure the community is served.
“With this initiative we at LB Finance are honored to offer support to the health sector in order to combat the second wave of COVID19 pandemic by strengthening the availability of medical facilities that are scarce. We also thank the efforts made by the health sector, tri- forces, police and other frontline activist for their contribution provided to control the spread of the virus”, said Mr. SumithAdhihetty Managing Director of LB Finance PLC. Mr. Adhihetty further expressed that LB Finance intends to donate more of these ventilators in the near future in order to facilitate the battle against the current pandemic.