Durdans Hospital
Durdans Hospital is a multi-speciality private hospital that treats patients visiting from around the world, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, founded in 1945, and currently owned and operated by Ceylon Hospitals PLC. History Early Years Durdans Hospital was established in 1939. Originally the stately home of Charles Peiris, the brother of Sir James Peiris, it became the primary military hospital in British Ceylon. Its primary purpose was to treat British personnel during World War II. In 1945, a group of doctors seeking a private enterprise gained ownership of the hospital to establish Ceylon Hospitals Limited, the predecessor of modern-day Durdans Hospital. Timeline of Development 1968 - Durdans opened its first maternity care facility as well as an outpatient facility with a focus on maternity care. 1982 - Paediatric care and surgical procedures commenced followed by more specialties being offered. 1984 - Radiology Unit is opened to the public. 1993 - Intensive Care Unit is opened. 1995 - Setting up of the Endoscopy Unit. 1996 - Pathology Laboratory and Blood bank is opened. 1997 - Setting up of the Durdans Heart Centre 1999 - The Alfred Place wing expanded to add more rooms. 2003 - Ceylon Hospitals Limited listed on the Colombo