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AIA Insurance renews partnership with Cancer Society for seventh consecutive year
AIA Insurance has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the community by renewing its partnership with the Sri Lanka Cancer Society for the seventh consecutive year. This enduring collaboration continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Sri Lankans affected by cancer, an AIA news release said.
The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was held in the presence of several distinguished guests from Sri Lanka Cancer Society and AIA Sri Lanka. As part of the initiative, AIA pledges to donate Rs. 100 for every new policy sold, directly supporting the Cancer Society’s efforts in patient care, education, and awareness.
“Over the years, AIA’s contributions have played a vital role in sustaining the Cancer Society’s operations. In addition to patient care and supporting relief and rehabilitation efforts, AIA has actively implemented concerted awareness campaigns, with a strong focus on prevention and early detection,” the release said.
“In 2024, AIA launched several impactful programmes under the AIA Suwa Walan initiative, which educated thousands of Sri Lankans on the importance of regular screenings and self-examinations. Further amplifying the reach and impact of the message, these campaigns not only raised public awareness but also empowered AIA employees and Wealth Planners to become advocates for cancer awareness within their communities.”
Commenting on the partnership, Chathuri Munaweera, Director/Chief Executive Officer of AIA Sri Lanka, emphasised the company’s dedication to community engagement, “Over the years, we have been able to drive meaningful awareness around prevention and early detection of non-communicable diseases, while also supporting patients in their time of need. We are proud to stand alongside the Cancer Society and we remain dedicated to making a lasting impact in the lives of Sri Lankans across the country.”
Anoja Karunaratne, President of the Sri Lanka Cancer Society, expressed heartfelt gratitude for AIA’s continued support, noting that the partnership has been instrumental in expanding the Society’s reach and improving the quality of care for cancer patients. She emphasised that AIA’s contributions have enabled the Society to provide comfort and dignity to patients during their most vulnerable moments, while also enhancing public education on early detection and treatment.
“As cancer continues to be a major health challenge in Sri Lanka, AIA Insurance and the Sri Lanka Cancer Society remain committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of those affected, fostering resilience and compassion throughout the country,” the release concluded.
The government, under heavy Opposition fire over inclusion of a sex website in the Grade 6 English module, as well as overall education reforms, has decided to put on hold reforms in respect of Grade 6.
Cabinet Spokesman and Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced the government decision yesterday (13) at the post-Cabinet media briefing at the Information Department.
According to him, the decision had been taken at the previous day’s Cabinet meeting, chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Dr. Jayatissa said that education reforms pertaining to Garde 6 had been put on hold until 2027.
The Minister said that other proposed education reforms would be implemented as planned. The Minister said that action would be taken against those responsible for the inclusion of a link to a sex website following investigations conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department and the National Education Institute.
The SJB and several other political parties, as well as civil society groups, have accused the government of promoting an LGBTQ agenda, through the proposed education reforms.
The Opposition grouping Mahajana Handa, on Monday, made representations to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatta Chapter regarding the controversial reforms, while urging their intervention to halt the project.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (13) vowed to go ahead with his government’s agenda, regardless of the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
Emphasising the responsibility on the part of all to contribute to the post-Ditwah recovery efforts, President Dissanayake said that he would have complete faith in the public service.
The President said so at the launch of the re-building Sri Lanka project at the BMICH yesterday.
The JVP and NPP leader said that he wouldn’t take advantage of the death and destruction caused by the cyclone or use the situation as an excuse to reverse their agenda or weaken it.
President Dissanayake said that in spite of many calling for amending the then Budget, in view of the cyclone, the government presented the proposals that were agreed before the disaster struck.
The United States has announced that it will provide the Sri Lanka Air Force with 10 US Navy TH-57 helicopters free of charge.
The announcement was made by outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung, who stated, on social media, that the helicopters would be transferred under the United States’ Excess Defence Articles programme. The aircraft are Bell 206 Sea Ranger helicopters previously operated by the US Navy.
US sources said that the transfer was intended to strengthen Sri Lanka’s disaster response capabilities, following the devastating cyclone that struck the island at the end of 2025 and killed more than 600 people. US officials have framed the move as a humanitarian measure aimed at improving aerial rescue and relief operations.
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