ANC Campus recently hosted an exclusive industry dialogue titled “Impact of the Current Geopolitical Climate: Strategic Insights for Sri Lanka’s Private Sector in 2026,” marking a key moment alongside the announcement of the upcoming University of West England’s first UK branch campus in Sri Lanka, set to open in June.
The event aimed to position Sri Lanka as an emerging education hub for the South Asian region while facilitating discussion on how the private sector can navigate an increasingly volatile global environment.
The panel featured leading industry figures, including Sarath Clement Ganegoda, Premalal Brahmanage, and Ravi Liyanage, who shared perspectives on resilience, growth, and strategic adaptation.
Discussions reflected on Sri Lanka’s 2022 economic crisis, with speakers noting that despite extreme conditions—such as inflation reaching 80% and interest rates rising to 30%—the economy demonstrated a relatively rapid recovery driven by coordination between the public and private sectors.
Speakers emphasized that private sector resilience is central to national economic stability, given its major contribution to GDP. Business leaders highlighted the importance of urgency-driven decision-making, cash flow discipline, value engineering, and market diversification as key survival strategies.
The discussion also highlighted how major conglomerates are expanding internationally to reduce risk exposure and drive growth. Examples included regional manufacturing expansion and investments across Asia, Africa, and Europe, reflecting a shift toward globally distributed business models.
Overall, the dialogue reinforced a shared view that modern resilience is no longer about survival alone, but about adapting, innovating, and growing amid uncertainty through strategic global engagement and financial agility.
Doc990 introduces digital queue system for GNH Pharmacy services
Doc990, operated by Digital Health (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, has launched a digital queue management system at the pharmacy service counters of Galle National Hospital (GNH).
The initiative is designed to address high patient volumes at one of the busiest hospitals in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province by improving queue organization and reducing congestion at pharmacy counters.
Through the new system, patients receive a queue number upon arrival and can track their position in real time via digital display screens within the hospital premises. The solution is intended to improve transparency in patient flow and enhance overall service efficiency.
Hospital staff are also supported through a real-time backend management system, enabling better coordination and smoother handling of pharmacy operations.
Janitth Pieris said the initiative reflects the company’s continued focus on digitising Sri Lanka’s healthcare ecosystem and improving patient experience through accessible, real-time digital solutions.
Galle National Hospital Deputy Director Lakmali Wijerathne noted that the system helps reduce congestion, improve patient flow, and significantly minimise waiting times at pharmacy service points.
The rollout forms part of broader efforts to modernise healthcare service delivery through digital innovation in public hospitals.
Global geopolitics takes centre stage at Dialogue 2026 powered by ANC Campus
