Reaffirming its commitment to bringing cutting-edge digital health solutions, eChannelling, Sri Lanka’s largest channelling network, powered Medicare 2023, one of the most anticipated healthcare exhibitions in the country. Held from 03 March to 05 March 2023 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), the event attracted participants from both B2C and B2B sectors, showcasing eChannelling’s capacity in business and digital lifestyle services.
As the first software development and ICT service provider to enter the digital healthcare industry in Sri Lanka, eChannelling over the years has transformed the healthcare industry through ground-breaking solutions. In addition, Mindrone technology which garnered significant attention, showcased how technology can help ease stress management and conduct stability analysis on individuals through a headband integrated to a drone system.
The event was graced by Mr. Chandika Vitharena, Chief Executive Officer of Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd, along with other dignitaries who attended the opening ceremony. Partnering with the exhibition was a fruitful exercise as eChannelling was able to further expand its relationships with local and international hospitals and medical institutes, demonstrating its extensive knowledge and expertise in the digital healthcare industry.
Medicare 2023 was organised by the Organizing Committee of Medicare under the patronage of the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka in collaboration with specialist medical associations which strives to create the right healthcare awareness to the public at the right time. The event showcased the latest in modern healthcare, disease prevention, effective treatment methods, newest technology, and latest services available in Sri Lankan hospitals and laboratories as well as latest technologies in the global medical sector.
Since its inception, eChanneling has revolutionised the Sri Lankan healthcare sector by bridging the gap between healthcare service providers and the public, through the upliftment of digital health solutions thereby improving effectiveness and efficiency in a user-friendly manner. The company’s dominance over this domain over the last 2 decades has seen it carve a large market share, with the brand undoubtedly at the forefront in leading Sri Lanka’s healthcare and digital lifestyle services to a new paradigm.
Reiterating its commitment in igniting hope and brining joy to life, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider celebrated the International Women’s Day at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama recently. The group donated vital medicines and essentials goods under its ESG initiative ‘Sabendiyawe Sathkaraya’, assisting patients who are receiving treatment at the hospital.
As a responsible corporate citizen, SLT-MOBITEL, continues to expand its commitment across Environment, Social and Governance pillars, through its strategic (ESG) framework, thereby help communities that are in need whilst preserving the environment.
Furthering its dedication towards the health sector, SLT-MOBITEL’s channelling arm, eChannelling launched an innovative service themed ‘Eco Channelling’ personalizing medicine delivery by providing doorstep distribution and creating a more environmentally friendly ecosystem. Also, the Eco Channelling service will be powered through the recently introduced mAgent service which individuals have been empowered by SLT-MOBITEL to support further expanding its products and services across Sri Lanka.
Chairman of SLT Group Rohan Fernando handing over the donation to Apeksha Hospital Director Doctor Anura Jayasekara accompanied by SLT-MOBITEL and Hospital officials.
Committed to ushering an innovative mindset and encouraging the budding entrepreneurs, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider powered the IEEE Innovation Nation Sri Lanka’s (INSL) grand finale competition and awards ceremony 2022 as the ‘Innovative Partner’.
SLT-MOBITEL actively promotes multi-channel pipelines to build cutting-edge digital solutions to serve the nation and as the Innovative Partner of the INSL competition, and awards presentation, the group has further strengthened the platforms, harnessing young talent and setting in motion a new wave of entrepreneurship.
The IEEE Innovation Nation Sri Lanka competition conducted since 2018, is spearheaded together with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) being the world's largest professional society, to provide training, mentoring and financial support to entrepreneurs across the island, enabling them to take their ideas to greater heights. Through the INSL programme, the young minds are nurtured and exposed to the global market, placing them to win seed-funding.
This year’s competition in its fifth consecutive year, covered nine provinces, 21 student branches representing local universities and institutes, conducted 10 competitions with breakthroughs of over 100+ innovative ideas.
The INSL 2022 program, was mainly focused on two categories - the Business Stage and Idea Stage. Workshops, training, and mentoring sessions were provided to the participants of each stage. The top five teams from each stage competed in the grand finale or Final Pitch and presented their innovative concepts to the judges. And top three winners were chosen from each stage. The winners were rewarded with an attractive start-up bundle including monetary prizes. And all the finalists were awarded with cash prizes.
From the idea stage Codio from the University of Moratuwa won the competition whilst Immersive Smile Plus from the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) became the first runners up and EMD Labs representing the University of Uva Wellassa bagged the second runners-up position. Under the business stage, Zent App won the competition whilst Organia Lanka (PVT) LTD became the first runners up and Ecozilla Electric Bicycles was rewarded with the second runners-up position.
