AIA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS) last week, pledging to donate Rs. 100 for every new policy sold this year, to mark AIA’s centennial year. The funds will be used for treatment, prevention and management of cancer.
AIA CEO Pankaj Banerjee said, “Non-Communicable Diseases, such as cancer, are a very real problem in Sri Lanka and are responsible for over 75% of deaths, which is well above the global rate of 63%.
As a company that prioritises making a positive difference in the community’s health and wellness, it is our responsibility to extend our company’s legacy to make a meaningful difference to the community we serve.”
“Cancer is one of the nation’s leading public health concerns which needs specialised treatment and more so, a dedicated care and support system for the patients and their families. According to Sri Lanka’s national cancer incidence data in 2011, there were 17,482 newly confirmed cases of cancer.
President of the SLCS, Asoka Jayasinghe said, “The Sri Lanka Cancer Society’s mission is to provide the utmost care, treatment and relief to countless cancer patients in Sri Lanka.”