Melsta Hospitals has reached a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector, becoming the first hospital in the country to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation under the latest 8th edition standards. This recognition underscores the hospital’s adherence to internationally recognized benchmarks in patient safety, clinical quality, and continuous improvement, while maintaining affordability for Sri Lankans.
JCI, a globally esteemed accreditation body based in the United States, conducts a comprehensive survey process to evaluate hospitals. This process assesses real-world performance across patient care pathways, safety practices, organizational governance, and quality management systems. For patients and families, this accreditation provides assurance that care is delivered through structured, evidence-based processes aimed at reducing risk and enhancing outcomes.
The achievement of Melsta Hospitals is the culmination of a sustained, multi-year quality journey dedicated to developing systems that perform consistently, not only during assessments. Under the ownership of Melstacorp PLC, the hospital advanced from foundational quality frameworks to higher levels of operational discipline, strengthening clinical governance, enhancing safety checkpoints, and fostering a culture of accountability across teams and departments.
Mr. Royle Jansz, Chairman of Melsta Hospitals and Deputy Chairman of the Melstacorp PLC group, stated, “I am proud and honoured to lead Melsta Hospitals and its team through this milestone. It is a significant achievement for the hospital and for the Group. Since we took over in 2020, we have witnessed the organization grow from strength to strength, serving patients, supporting national priorities, and fulfilling the responsibilities expected of a healthcare institution.”
Dr. K. Thiyagarajah Iraivan, Executive Director of Melsta Hospitals, remarked, “This dream began with ISO accreditation and a firm commitment to structured quality improvement. We were the first hospital in the country to achieve ISO 9001:2015, and the journey continued through integrated management system certification and national-level recognition for quality. Achieving JCI accreditation under the newest 8th edition standards is a proud moment for our entire team. Our mission remains clear: to deliver internationally aligned healthcare that people in Gampaha, Greater Colombo, and across Sri Lanka can access at a reasonable cost.”
Looking forward, Melsta Hospitals plans to expand its specialties, services, and capacity while upgrading technology and infrastructure to meet evolving patient needs. The hospital is also working towards developing medical tourism services to attract international patients, thereby creating value for the institution and contributing to Sri Lanka’s foreign currency revenue, alongside its ongoing commitment to accessible, comprehensive care for local communities.
