The 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance service which was launched for the safety and well-being of the people of Sri Lanka celebrates its 7th Anniversary today.

Since its inception on July 28, 2016, Suwa Seriya has attended to approximately 15,000,000 patients, setting an exceptional standard in emergency response times.

Responding to calls within an astounding 8 minutes and 45 seconds in Colombo and 14 minutes and 29 seconds outside Colombo, the service has earned a reputation for its exceptional efficiency.

Dr. Harsha de Silva, the pioneer of the Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service, reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining and enhancing the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service for the greater good of the nation, emphasizing the critical importance of its continued existence as an indispensable lifeline for the people of Sri Lanka.

He expressed his gratitude for the invaluable support received from the private sector, which played a pivotal role in keeping the service operational.

Dr. de Silva extended his appreciation to everyone involved, including President Ranil Wickramasinghe, whose support was instrumental in establishing the service. He also acknowledged the dedicated Directors, particularly the Chairman of Suwa Seriya Foundation, Dumindra Ratnayake, the board members and 1,500 dedicated staff who work day and night to ensure the service’s seamless functioning.

He also expressed gratitude for India’s invaluable support in kickstarting this initiative, especially acknowledging the unwavering backing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who heeded his call and has remained ever-supportive throughout the journey.