What Ceylon Hospitals Plc does

Ceylon Hospitals Plc operates Durdans Hospital, a JCI-accredited multi-specialty private hospital headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Founded in 1945, the company describes itself as the first JCI-accredited hospital in Sri Lanka and positions itself as a leading private healthcare provider in the country. The facility offers more than 20 medical specialties organized around five Centres of Excellence (cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology) plus additional clinical specialities, supported by diagnostic infrastructure including radiology and imaging, interventional radiology, a clinical laboratory, an accident and emergency unit, intensive care, operating theatres, a pharmacy, and a blood bank. A newer Alfred Place Wing has been added to expand capacity.

The business extends beyond the core hospital through wholly-owned branded sub-businesses: Durdans Laboratories (diagnostics), Enhance by Durdans (cosmetic and aesthetic services), and Durdans Dental Clinic (dental care). Supporting service lines include Durdans Home Medical Care (at-home visits), the Executive Wellness Centre (health screening), the Priority Circle loyalty program, and a dedicated International Patient Care team that coordinates medical tourism logistics. The customer mix spans individual fee-for-service patients, corporate and occupational health clients, and international patients, with the hospital accepting the Agrahara government health insurance scheme alongside private insurers.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service delivery of inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, surgical, and emergency care, complemented by subscription-style corporate wellness and executive screening packages. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; patients are directed to contact the hospital directly. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, leveraging brand reputation, online appointment booking, and digital channels (social media, health content, email newsletters). The company is registered in Sri Lanka as a public limited company (registration PQ 113); no parent company, private equity backing, funding rounds, or material M&A activity was identified in the available sources.

Name

Ceylon Hospitals Plc

Legal name

Ceylon Hospitals Plc

Website

https://durdans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ceylon Hospitals Plc operates Durdans Hospital, a JCI-accredited multi-specialty private hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka, founded in 1945 and serving individual, corporate, and international patients across 20+ specialties with branded sub-clinics for diagnostics, dental, and aesthetics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/For-Profit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

International/Medical Tourism Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAN)

Keywords

• Private hospital services
• Healthcare specialties
• Diagnostic laboratory
• Medical tourism
• Corporate wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Healthcare Services: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including consultations, procedures, surgeries, hospital stays, diagnostic tests, and treatments across multiple medical specialties.
2. International Patient Services: Coordinated care services for international patients including medical treatment, accommodation arrangements, and transportation coordination.
3. Corporate/Occupational Health Services: Executive wellness programmes, health screening packages, and corporate health services for business clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ceylon Hospitals Plc operates Durdans Hospital, a JCI-accredited private hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka, founded in 1945. It delivers multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient care across Centres of Excellence (cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology) and Clinical Specialities, supported by diagnostic, surgical, emergency, critical care, laboratory, pharmacy, and wellness services. The hospital also runs international patient coordination, corporate wellness, and home medical care programmes.

Product overview

Ceylon Hospitals Plc operates as Durdans Hospital, a JCI-accredited private hospital in Sri Lanka founded in 1945. The hospital offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical services organized around Centres of Excellence (including cardiology/heart centre, neurology, orthopaedics, obstetrics/gynaecology, ophthalmology) and Clinical Specialities (including urology, endocrinology, general surgery, paediatrics, dental care, gastroenterology, ENT, dermatology, nephrology). The hospital provides supporting facilities such as clinical laboratory services, radiology and imaging, accident and emergency care, intensive care units, pharmacy, and physiotherapy. The portfolio includes branded service lines: Durdans Laboratories (diagnostic testing), Enhance by Durdans (wellness and cosmetic care), Durdans Dental Clinic, and Priority Circle (customer loyalty program). Additional offerings include international patient care services, health screening packages, executive wellness programmes, and home medical care services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Durdans Laboratories: Laboratory services operated under the Durdans brand.
• Enhance by Durdans
• Durdans Dental Clinic

Products and services

• Durdans Heart Centre (Cardiology) Specialized cardiology centre within Durdans Hospital offering comprehensive heart care services including diagnostics and treatment for cardiac patients.
• Brain, Spine and Nerves (Neurology) Neurology Centre of Excellence providing diagnosis and treatment for brain, spine, and nervous system conditions.
• Bones and Muscles (Orthopaedic) Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence delivering diagnosis and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Women's Reproductive Health (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) Obstetrics and Gynaecology Centre of Excellence providing women's reproductive health services.
• Eyes and Vision (Ophthalmology) Ophthalmology Centre of Excellence providing eye and vision care services.
• Durdans Dental Clinic Dental care services including general dentistry and specialized dental treatments, operated under a wholly-owned Durdans subsidiary brand.
• Urinary and Men's Reproductive Health (Urology) Urology clinical speciality offering diagnosis and treatment for urinary and men's reproductive health conditions.
• Diabetes and Hormone Disorders (Endocrinology) Endocrinology clinical speciality managing diabetes and other hormone disorders.
• General Surgery General surgery clinical speciality covering a wide range of surgical procedures.
• Child Care (Paediatrics) Paediatrics clinical speciality delivering child healthcare services.
• Stomach and Digestive System (Gastroenterology) Gastroenterology clinical speciality providing diagnosis and treatment for stomach and digestive system conditions.
• Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) clinical speciality for ear, nose, and throat conditions.
• Skin (Dermatology) and Cosmetic Care Dermatology clinical speciality with plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures, including the Enhance by Durdans brand for aesthetic services.
• Kidney Care (Nephrology) Nephrology clinical speciality delivering kidney care, vascular and transplant services.
• Accident and Emergency Care 24/7 accident and emergency care service for trauma and acute medical events.
• Intensive and Critical Care Units Intensive and critical care units providing advanced monitoring and life-support services for critically ill patients.
• Operating Theatres Modern operating theatres supporting surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Ambulatory and Outpatient Care (OPD) Ambulatory and outpatient department for scheduled consultations and day procedures.
• Pharmacy In-house pharmacy dispensing medications to inpatients and outpatients.
• Physiotherapy Physiotherapy services for rehabilitation, injury recovery, and mobility support.
• Blood Bank Blood bank providing blood products for transfusions and surgical support.
• Vaccination Clinic Vaccination clinic offering routine and travel immunizations.
• Dietetic and Nutrition Dietetic and nutrition services for inpatient meal planning and outpatient dietary counseling.
• Audiology, Speech and Learning Audiology, speech, and learning services for hearing and communication disorders.
• Durdans Laboratories Wholly-owned clinical laboratory services for diagnostic testing and health assessments operated under the Durdans brand.
• Radiology and Imaging Radiology and imaging services including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and other diagnostic imaging.
• Interventional Radiology Advanced interventional radiology providing minimally invasive image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Executive Wellness Centre Executive Wellness Centre offering health screening packages and wellness programmes for corporate and individual executive clients.
• Health Screening Health screening services providing structured preventive health check-up packages.
• Durdans Home Medical Care At-home medical care services providing doctor visits, nursing care, and supportive treatments for patients outside the hospital setting.
• International Patient Care Dedicated international patient care programme coordinating medical treatment, accommodation, and transportation for overseas patients seeking medical care.
• Corporate Services Corporate Services offering tailored healthcare packages, occupational health, and wellness programmes for businesses.
• Priority Circle (Customer Loyalty Programme) Customer loyalty programme offering benefits and rewards to regular patients and corporate enterprise members.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Agrahara (Government Health Insurance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgrahara is a government-sponsored health insurance scheme for public servants. Durdans Hospital accepts Agrahara coverage for eligible patients, providing healthcare services to government employees and their families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fortis Healthcare Limited: Multi-specialty private hospital chain operating across South Asia. Comparable as a broad incumbent in private acute-care with cardiology, orthopaedics, and neurology centres of excellence.
• IHH Healthcare Berhad (Parkway Pantai): Asia's largest private hospital operator with brands including Mount Elizabeth, Gleneagles, and Pantai. Comparable as a multi-country private hospital incumbent competing for the same South Asian medical tourism flows.
• Max Healthcare Institute Limited: Network of JCI/NABH-accredited private hospitals in India focused on tertiary and quaternary care. Comparable as a regional specialty private hospital group targeting medical tourists.
• Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited: India's largest private hospital chain with JCI-accredited facilities across South Asia. Comparable as a regional private hospital incumbent pursuing medical tourism with similar specialty depth and accreditation standards.
• Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited: Thailand-based JCI-accredited tertiary care hospital and one of the largest medical tourism destinations globally. Comparable as a leading Southeast Asian private hospital competing for the same regional international patient base.

Emerging players

• Medanta - The Medicity: Multi-specialty tertiary care hospital group in India with strong cardiac and neurosciences focus. Comparable as a private specialty-focused hospital group expanding medical tourism services in South Asia.

Direct peers

• Nawaloka Hospitals PLC: One of Sri Lanka's largest private hospital groups, also listed as a Plc on the Colombo Stock Exchange. Directly comparable as a domestic private acute-care competitor with multi-specialty offerings and a similar Colombo catchment.
• Asiri Hospitals PLC: Sri Lankan private hospital chain operating multiple facilities and a diagnostic arm. Directly comparable to Durdans as a domestic multi-specialty private hospital competitor sharing the same Colombo patient base.

Regional players

• Hemas Holdings (Hospital & Laboratory): Sri Lankan conglomerate with hospital, laboratory, and pharmaceutical operations. Comparable as a domestic Sri Lankan private healthcare and diagnostics peer with overlapping laboratory and hospital service lines.
• Gleneagles Global Hospitals: India-based private multi-specialty hospital chain with focus on organ transplant and tertiary care. Comparable as a regional private hospital group in the broader South Asian private healthcare market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQTOSQs7-lOKkdtsxuVpDDA
• Facebookfacebook.com/durdanshospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/durdans-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/durdanshospital

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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