GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific (GHAPAC), a leading healthcare platform in the Asia-Pacific region, today formally announced the Sri Lanka GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Conference, Summit & Awards 2026 at a press conference held at ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo.
The announcement officially confirms that the Sri Lanka Conference, Summit & Awards will be held on the 19thand the 20th of May 2026 at ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo, marking GHAPAC’s first dedicated healthcare awards and knowledge platform in Sri Lanka.
The press conference underscored GHAPAC’s commitment to recognising clinical excellence, leadership and innovation within Sri Lanka’s rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem, while positioning the country more prominently on the global healthcare and medical tourism map.
Founded in 2011, GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific is an established healthcare platform with a strong footprint in the global healthcare industry. Known for convening healthcare leaders, policymakers, providers and innovators, GHAPAC has built a reputation for organising high-impact conferences and awards across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Its initiatives focus on fostering knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships and cross-border collaboration, while recognising excellence in patient care and healthcare delivery.
GHAPAC’s awards journey began with its first Hospital Awards in Thailand in 2016, followed by successful editions in Bali, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. In 2021, the platform expanded to include Medical Centre and Clinic Awards, further broadening its scope across healthcare delivery models. The Sri Lanka edition represents a significant milestone in GHAPAC’s regional expansion.
The Sri Lanka GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Conference, Summit & Awards 2026 will recognise outstanding hospitals, medical centres, clinics, wellness and aesthetic centres across more than 30 specialist categories, including oncology, cardiology, dentistry, aesthetics and preventive healthcare. In addition to the awards gala, the two-day programme will feature a conference and summit focused on healthcare standards, innovation, patient safety and future-ready healthcare systems, by highly acclaimed speakers and presenters of the healthcare industry in the region.
The event is supported by leading industry sponsors including IHH Healthcare, OmniHealth, and For The Optics. IHH Healthcare, one of the world’s largest integrated healthcare networks, operates across Asia, Europe and the Middle East and is globally recognised for its clinical excellence, patient-centric care and internationally accredited hospitals.
Sri Lanka’s selection as the host country reflects its growing reputation as a medical tourism and healthcare destination in South Asia. With competitive treatment costs, skilled medical professionals and world-class hospitality infrastructure, the country is increasingly attracting regional and international patients seeking quality care and wellness services.
Speaking at the press conference, Mr. Panjwani, the Director and Publisher of GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific said, “This initiative goes far beyond an awards ceremony. The Sri Lanka GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Conference, Summit & Awards is designed as a pan-Asian platform—one that brings together healthcare leaders from the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region to recognise excellence, exchange knowledge and build long-term collaboration. Sri Lanka is at a pivotal moment in its healthcare journey, and this platform allows the region to see its true potential on a global stage.”
He further shared that, for markets like India and across Asia, Sri Lanka represents a compelling healthcare and medical tourism proposition. “Through this conference and awards, we are sending a clear message to the region: Sri Lanka is ready to engage, collaborate and compete at a global level. This platform will help unlock cross-border partnerships, patient flows, and shared innovation across Asia”.
The press conference was attended by healthcare leaders, representatives from hospitals and wellness centres, past GHAPAC award winners and key stakeholders from across the sector. Attendees were also introduced to Dr Ravi Shrestha, Strategic Advisor to GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific, Dr. Rohantha Athukorala, the Franchise Partner in Sri Lanka, and Mr.Niiru Baran the Managing Director of Omni-Health.
In conjunction with the event, GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific will publish a special Sri Lanka-focused supplement, highlighting the nation’s healthcare advancements, medical expertise and growing role in wellness and aesthetic medicine alongside its appeal as a travel and hospitality destination.
The Sri Lanka GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Conference, Summit & Awards 2026 is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare standards, recognising excellence in patient care, and reinforcing Sri Lanka’s position within the global healthcare and medical tourism landscape.
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