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Serving Since 1945

About Our Hospital

Discover our rich history, dedicated team, and unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare to the people of Kurunegala.

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Years of Service

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Hospital Beds

100K+

Patients / Year

Hospital Building

75+

Years of Excellence

Co-operative Hospital Kurunegala

Kurunegala Cooperative Hospital is the only cooperative hospital in the North Western Province and the largest cooperative hospital in Sri Lanka. Our vision is to become the leading healthcare provider in the region by delivering high-quality, patient-friendly services at affordable rates while earning the trust of our community. Guided by the World Health Organization’s principle that prevention is better than cure, we focus on promoting healthy lifestyles and disease prevention alongside effective treatment.

Over 150 specialist doctors and technical professionals provide daily clinical services, supported by a dedicated staff of around 500. We offer a full range of diagnostic and laboratory services with 100% accuracy at the most affordable prices in the country. Through quality healthcare, health education, and professional training—including our nursing school—we strive to build a healthier nation and contribute to national development.

Community-owned cooperative model
State-of-the-art medical equipment
Affordable healthcare for all
24/7 emergency services

Hospital Timeline

Key milestones that shaped our growth from a small clinic to a modern healthcare institution.

1945

Hospital Founded

Established as a cooperative healthcare initiative by Mr. D. B. Welagedara and community leaders to provide affordable healthcare.

1958

First Surgical Unit

Opened the first dedicated surgical unit with trained surgeons, expanding capabilities beyond general outpatient care.

1972

Major Expansion

New wards, modern surgical theater, and a full diagnostic laboratory were added to meet growing demand.

1995

Golden Jubilee

Celebrated 50 years of service with the inauguration of new specialist clinics and community health programs.

2005

Modern ICU & Digital Radiology

State‑of‑the‑art intensive care unit and digital radiology department launched, transforming critical care capabilities.

2018

Digital Transformation

Implemented hospital management information systems, electronic medical records, and online channeling services.

2024

New MRI & CT Wing

Advanced 3T MRI scanner and 128‑slice CT scanner commissioned, bringing world-class imaging to Kurunegala.

Mr. D. B. Welagedara
Founder Chairman

Mr. U B Wanninayake

It was the year 1951. The sick people who were inflicted to so many diseases during that era of which the North Western Province was being highly populated were tent to trong the General Hospital, kurunegala which was the only one hospital for patients treatments at that time being sought redressed for their own illness. Due to the congestion created as a result of the full of general public who arrived from all around the country, some people were compelled to stay at the hospital premises for a long time without the least facilities until such time their turn come. Fortunately there was a gentleman admiring philanthropy who were turning his own heart sincerely towards this pathetic situation. He who was seeing a long time at this sight thought lengthily when he went his home. He might be thought rhat what a value it there is an opportunity to take treatments for patients justly and easily than this. This great man who was thinking for a while came to a decesion. he who stood up from the seat soon, called his affectionate wife and told the idea perceived in his mind. she who is not disregard even a word of her loving husband accepted this excellent idea with full of pleasure and came to a final decesion admixed with freindlyness of both of them. In such away, innauguration of the Co-operative Hospital, Kurunegala was marked with the donation of property belonegd to late Mr. U B Wanninayake who was a reputed person with expertise as well as a late Principal of Maliyadeva College, a late Minister of Finance in the Democtratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 1965-1970 and his loving wife late Mrs. Chandra Wanninayake.

"Healthcare is not a privilege — it is a right of every citizen, and the cooperative spirit can make it accessible to all."
— Mr. U B Wanninayake

1951

Founded

30+

Years Led

Legacy

Vision, Mission & Values

The foundation of everything we do — serving our community with purpose and passion.

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Our Vision

“Becoming the pioneer in provision of Health Services within the division”

Vision Mission
Caring Since 1951
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Our Mission

“Our mission is to prevention of deceases through utilization of fully fledge modern technological equipment from a staff with co-operative policies, morals & values, satisfied amicable for each and every people who arrived to the hospital wishing healthiness inclusive of people in the division with the member himself”

Our Core Values

Compassion

Empathy & kindness in every interaction

Integrity

Transparency & honesty in all we do

Excellence

Highest standards in medical care

Community

People-owned cooperative model

Innovation

Modern technology & methods

Accessibility

Affordable care without barriers

Kurunegala Co-operative
Hospital Society

The hospital was established in 1951 under the name “Athugalpura Cooperative Health Society” with the participation of 48 members and 6 employees. At its inception, services were limited to outpatient treatment, and the society was registered under the same name. Following the reorganization and re-registration of cooperative societies under the Cooperative Act No. 05 of 1972, the institution was officially registered on 22.04.1975 as C/S Kurunegala Cooperative Health Society Ltd. under registration number KU/1572

Members actively participate in governance through annual general meetings and elect the board of directors.

Democratic Governance

Members elect board of directors through transparent voting

Non-Profit Model

All revenue reinvested into hospital improvement

Community Ownership

Hospital belongs to the people/members of Kurunegala district

Society Members

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Society Members

75+

Years Active

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Directors

500+

Hospital Staff

Current Board of Directors

The elected leaders steering our hospital toward a brighter, healthier future.

Vice Chairman
Chairman — Board of Directors
Mr J.H.M. Wanninayake Jayapadma
2026 — Present
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman — Board of Directors
Ms L.J.M.D.W.K Balalle
2026 — Present
Ms O.K.R.M Keerthipala
Director
Ms O.K.R.M Keerthipala
2026 — Present
Mr G.A Mayadunne
Director
Mr G.A Mayadunne
2026 — Present
Mr T.G Jayasundara
Director
Mr T.G Jayasundara
2026 — Present
Mr W.N.T.B Dissanayaka
Director
Mr W.N.T.B Dissanayaka
2026 — Present
Mr. K.M. Sarath Munidasa
Director
Mr. K.M. Sarath Munidasa
2026 — Present
Mr. R.M. Rohana Senanayake
Director
Mr. R.M. Rohana Senanayake
2026 — Present
Mr. L.P Amarakoon
Director
Mr. L.P Amarakoon
2026 — Present
Mr. R.I.D.S.P.B Rathnamalala
Director
Mr. R.I.D.S.P.B Rathnamalala
2026 — Present

Hospital Management Team

Professional administrators ensuring smooth operations and excellent patient experiences.

Mr. Sunil P Fernando
Mr. Sunil P Fernando
Mr. Sunil P Fernando
Mr. Gamini Kumarasingha
Mr. Gamini Kumarasingha
Mr. Gamini Kumarasingha
Mr. Lakshman Deshapriya
Mr. Lakshman Deshapriya
Mr. Lakshman Deshapriya
Ms. Nilanthi Munaweera
Ms. Nilanthi Munaweera
Ms. Nilanthi Munaweera
Ms. W.S.S Deepika
Ms. W.S.S Deepika
Ms. W.S.S Deepika

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