What Medihelp Hospitals does

Medihelp Hospitals is a privately held Sri Lankan multi-facility healthcare provider founded in 1980 and headquartered in Horana, operating a network of 20 branches spanning 2 hospitals, 16+ primary care centers, 15 diagnostic laboratories, 14 pharmacies, 12 digital X-ray units, and 10 dental clinics across the Western and Kalutara provinces. Its technology stack centers on ISO 9001:2015-certified and SLAB ISO 15189:2012-accredited automated laboratory systems, digital X-ray/CR imaging with rapid turnaround, hospital-attached pharmacies, and a telemedicine platform (medihelphealth.com) for remote consultations and digital lab report access. The company serves individual walk-in patients as well as enterprise clients through a dedicated corporate sales team offering monthly OPD subscriptions (Rs. 50/employee, Rs. 100/family) to over 10 named corporate accounts including Unilever, MAS, and Laugfs, and has more than 700 staff plus access to 350+ specialist consultants.

The business model blends transactional fee-for-service across outpatient consultations, inpatient admissions, lab diagnostics, and pharmacy sales with recurring subscription revenue from corporate OPD packages, one-time package sales for maternity (Rs. 90,000 normal delivery; Rs. 140,000 cesarean) and health screening bundles (Rs. 6,950–85,000). Go-to-market is multi-modal: direct walk-in to physical branches, direct enterprise sales for corporate accounts, and product-led telemedicine for underserved geographies. Recent strategic activity (2025–2026) — the Moratuwa Medical Center integration, Ambalangoda branch opening as the 20th location, capacity expansions at Matugama and Kalutara, planned openings in Kiribathgoda, Kaduwela, and Kadawatha, and the Hemas Pharmaceuticals diabetes screening partnership — points to active scaling across both organic and inorganic channels, with growth driven primarily by geographic expansion and service-line extensions rather than AI or technology differentiation.

Name

Medihelp Hospitals

Legal name

Medihelp Hospital

Website

https://medihelp.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Medihelp Hospitals is a privately held Sri Lankan healthcare network founded in 1980, operating 20 branches across 2 hospitals, primary care centers, ISO-accredited labs, pharmacies, and telemedicine, serving individual patients and corporate clients including Unilever and MAS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Horana

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Services: Consultation fees from outpatient department visits across all branches. Revenue generated per visit with pricing varying by specialist type.
2. Inpatient Care: Hospital admission and stay charges, including room fees, nursing care, and treatment costs for 2 hospital facilities
3. Laboratory Services: Diagnostic testing revenue from 15 automated labs. Includes routine tests, specialized investigations, and health screening packages
4. Pharmacy Sales: Revenue from 14 pharmacies dispensing prescription medications and over-the-counter products across the network
5. Corporate Healthcare Packages: Monthly subscription model for corporate clients providing OPD coverage for employees and families at negotiated rates
6. Maternity Services: Delivery packages including normal delivery and cesarean section packages with comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care
7. Health Screening Packages: Preventive health check packages ranging from basic to comprehensive, offered as one-time purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Medihelp Hospitals operates an integrated private healthcare network in Sri Lanka delivering outpatient consultations, inpatient care, diagnostic laboratory services, imaging, pharmacy dispensing, emergency and ambulance services, maternity care, dental care, and preventive health check-ups across 20 branches (2 hospitals and 18 primary care centers). It also offers dedicated corporate OPD subscription packages for employee healthcare benefits and a telemedicine platform for remote consultations. The portfolio is supported by 15 ISO-accredited automated laboratories, 14 pharmacies, 12 digital X-ray units, and access to 350+ specialist consultants.

Product overview

Medihelp Hospitals operates as a multi-facility healthcare network platform offering a comprehensive suite of medical services across Sri Lanka. The portfolio comprises core clinical services (Specialist Consultation with 350+ specialists, Laboratory Service with 12 automated labs, Health Check-Ups, Mother and Baby Care, Imaging Services, OPD/ETU, Inpatient Care, Operation Theatre, Dental Clinic, Pharmacy, Ambulance) integrated with digital health services (Telemedicine), specialized screening packages (Cancer Screening, Diabetes Screening), and corporate wellness solutions (Unlimited OPD for Corporates, Corporate Services). The network spans 2 hospitals and 18 primary care centers providing unified access to diagnostics, treatment, and preventive care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Medihelp Wellness Center: A comprehensive healthcare facility located in Colombo 7 offering laboratory services, channeling consultations, OPD, X-Ray, ECG/Echo, physiotherapy, ultrasound scanning, and pharmacy services.

Products and services

• Specialist Consultation Provides access to over 350 highly experienced specialist consultants across major medical specialties and sub-specialties, enabling patients (primarily in under-served Sri Lankan suburban markets) to access top-tier healthcare at affordable rates through Medihelp's hospital and branch network.
• Laboratory Service Medical laboratory diagnostics delivered through fully automated labs and over 200–300 sample collection centers across three districts, with ISO 9001:2015 accreditation (first in Kalutara District) and SLAB ISO 15189:2012 accreditation, providing routine tests, specialized investigations, and online lab reports to walk-in patients, corporate clients, and partner programs.
• Health Check-Ups Comprehensive preventive health screening packages (basic to comprehensive, priced from Rs. 6,950 to Rs. 85,000) covering general health, diabetes, heart, cancer, and senior citizen profiles, including consultant doctor review, targeted at individuals and corporate clients seeking routine medical check-ups.
• Mother and Baby Care Centre Obstetric care services including access to over 25 Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, antenatal advisory programs, advanced diagnostic testing, and delivery packages (normal delivery from Rs. 90,000, caesarean from Rs. 140,000) with prenatal and postnatal care for expectant mothers.
• Telemedicine Remote medical consultation platform enabling patients to access healthcare services virtually through medihelphealth.com, expanding access beyond physical locations and serving patients in under-served areas with virtual doctor visits and online lab report delivery.
• Unlimited OPD for Corporates Corporate subscription package providing unlimited OPD consultations for employees at Rs. 50/employee/month and families at Rs. 100/family/month, covering the Western Province, designed for enterprise clients seeking predictable, low-cost employee healthcare benefits.
• Cancer Screening Packages Specialized cancer screening packages including PSA Test Package (starting at Rs. 8,900) and PAP Smear Test Package (starting at Rs. 9,400), offered to individuals and corporates for early detection of cancer.
• Imaging Services Medical imaging services including X-ray, Ultrasound Scanning, Doppler Scanning, Echocardiography, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy using Computed Radiographic Systems with 2-minute film turnaround, available across the branch network with 12 digital X-ray units.
• OPD / ETU (Outpatient and Emergency Treatment Unit) 24/7 Outpatient and Emergency Treatment Unit services available across 8–12 facilities, handling all medical emergencies with associated services including ECG, Nebulization, Vaccination, Suturing, and Wound Dressing.
• Pharmacy Hospital-attached pharmacies in 14 key locations offering prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and medical consumables, staffed by qualified pharmacists with both generic and trade name options, integrated with hospital and diagnostic services.
• Ambulance Service & Home Care 24/7 emergency ambulance service with modern fully-equipped fleet, life-saving equipment, home care visits, and international transfer services including air transfers with medical officers, serving walk-in patients and corporate clients.
• Operation Theatre Two state-of-the-art surgical theaters offering major and minor surgeries under general, spinal, and local anesthesia, registered with all major insurance companies, supporting inpatient and day-surgery needs.
• Inpatient Care Inpatient admission facilities with 4 room types ranging from economical ward beds to private air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms, treatment under specialist consultant doctors with round-the-clock care across Medihelp's hospital facilities.
• Dental Clinic Full-service dental clinic offering all dental procedures at 10 select locations, part of Medihelp's comprehensive healthcare service portfolio for walk-in patients and corporate clients.
• Corporate Services Corporate medical packages including annual health screening, food handler health screenings, pre-employment checks, weekly doctor visits, first aid room operation, and ambulance services, designed for ISO 22000/HACCP and OHSAS 18001 certification requirements, delivered through a dedicated corporate sales team.
• Other Services (Physiotherapy, Counselling, Speech Therapy, Dietary Clinic, etc.) Additional ancillary healthcare services including Exercise ECG, EEG, Audiogram, Physiotherapy, Counselling, Speech therapy, Dietary clinic, Electro-cauterization, Pap smears, FNAC, Wound dressing, and Family planning and fertility clinic, supporting broader patient needs beyond core clinical services.
• Wellness Center - Colombo Comprehensive wellness facility located in Colombo 7 offering laboratory services, channeling consultations, OPD, X-Ray, ECG/2D Echo/Exercise ECG, physiotherapy treatment, ultrasound scanning, and pharmacy services under the Medihelp Wellness Center sub-brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour emergency services available across the network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hemas PharmaceuticalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHemas Pharmaceuticals partnered with Medihelp Hospitals for diabetes screening programs, providing specialized screening services to patients through the Medihelp network. This partnership enables early detection and management of diabetes through accessible screening facilities across multiple branches.
• Moratuwa Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoratuwa Medical Center was fully integrated into Medihelp's healthcare network, expanding the network's presence in the Moratuwa area and providing patients with access to Medihelp's comprehensive range of services including diagnostics, pharmacy, and specialist consultations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Asiri Hospital Group: Sri Lanka's largest private hospital network operating multiple hospitals, labs, and diagnostic centers. Direct competitor to Medihelp in private multi-specialty hospital services, with greater scale and a stronger Colombo footprint.
• Hemas Hospitals: Sri Lankan hospital and diagnostic chain affiliated with Hemas Group. Direct competitor, and notably Hemas Pharmaceuticals is Medihelp's diabetes-screening partner, making it both a peer and ecosystem counterpart.
• Lanka Hospitals: Leading private hospital in Sri Lanka with multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient services. Direct peer in the private hospital category with overlapping specialist consultant networks.
• Ceylinco Healthcare: Sri Lankan private healthcare group with hospital and diagnostic operations. Comparable multi-service private healthcare model and direct competitor in the Colombo metropolitan market.
• Ninewells Hospital: Private hospital in Colombo focused on women and childcare with multi-specialty services. Comparable private-hospital positioning with shared maternity and corporate healthcare contracts.
• Durdans Hospital: Long-established private hospital in Colombo offering tertiary care, diagnostics, and laboratory services. Comparable to Medihelp in integrated hospital-plus-lab business model and corporate client focus.
• Nawaloka Hospitals: Major private hospital chain in Sri Lanka providing inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic services. Competes directly with Medihelp for corporate healthcare contracts and suburban patient catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Fortis Healthcare: Large Indian hospital network operating multi-specialty facilities. Comparable integrated hospital-plus-diagnostics business model and a relevant benchmark for scaling suburban branch networks.
• IHH Healthcare: Malaysian-headquartered multinational hospital operator with footprint across Asia. Relevant broad incumbent peer for multi-branch hospital operations, capital strategy, and regional expansion benchmarks.
• Apollo Hospitals: Asia's largest hospital chain with multi-country presence. Relevant as a broad incumbent that could expand into Sri Lanka's suburban markets, setting competitive benchmarks for accreditation and clinical quality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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