ComBank Renews Historic De Soysa Maternity Ward for International Women’s Day 📈

• Project Overview Commercial Bank of Ceylon has officially commenced the renovation of Ward No. 03 at the De Soysa Hospital for Women. The initiative, timed with International Women’s Month, aims to enhance maternal healthcare infrastructure and patient safety at Sri Lanka's oldest maternity hospital. • Hospital Impact & Stats Founded in 1879, De Soysa Hospital is a cornerstone of the healthcare sector, recording 25,000 admissions and 6,000–8,000 deliveries annually. Ward No. 03 specifically handles: 2,500 – 3,000 deliveries per year. 4,000 – 5,000 patient admissions per year. • CSR & Sector Context The project is managed by the Commercial Bank Social Responsibility Trust, which has supported over 100 government hospitals. This focus on infrastructure development complements the bank's broader ESG goals, including its status as Sri Lanka’s first 100% carbon-neutral bank. • Institutional Profile Commercial Bank remains the largest private sector lender in Sri Lanka. First Sri Lankan bank to exceed a market capitalization of US$ 1 Bn. Operates 272 branches locally with a significant footprint in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Maldives, and the UAE. _Note: Based on official bank announcement as of March 24, 2026._