DIMO Healthcare and Varian to Transform Oncology Treatments in Sri Lanka

DIMO Healthcare, the healthcare arm of leading diversified conglomerate DIMO, partners with Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company to introduce cutting-edge treatment solutions to clinicians specializing in radiation oncology in Sri Lanka. This collaboration also provides access to a range of advanced imaging technologies and services.

Varian, a market leader in the global oncology industry, brings extensive expertise in delivering innovative cancer care solutions. Varian technologies are already making a significant impact in Sri Lanka, deployed at institutions such as Apeksha Maharagama, Asiri Surgical Hospital (Colombo 5), and Ceylinco Cancer Centre (Colombo 2). The objective of this partnership is to enhance the accessibility of advanced cancer care across the country.

Mr. Wijith Pushpawela, Executive Director of DIMO, who oversees DIMO Healthcare stated, “Access to advanced cancer care shouldn’t be a privilege. At DIMO Healthcare, we believe everyone deserves a fighting chance. This partnership with Varian is not just about cutting-edge technology; it’s about fuelling dreams and aspirations by Building a Healthier Nation.”  

Varian’s Intelligent Cancer Care solutions seamlessly integrate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care into a connected care pathway, optimizing workflows and outcomes for patients. This, coupled with Siemens Healthineers’ extensive MedTech expertise, brings unprecedented efficiency and effectiveness to Sri Lanka’s cancer fight.  

DIMO Healthcare’s partnership with Varian empowers Sri Lankan patients with a comprehensive cancer care journey, from faster diagnosis through to cutting-edge imaging technologies and personalized radiation therapy plans. These services can also help streamline workflows and create efficiencies for clinicians, creating the potential to treat more patients .

DIMO Healthcare has a team of highly trained biomedical engineers boasting a proven track record of rapid installations, minimal downtime, and meticulous quality control. DIMO Healthcare will ensure the seamless integration and ongoing maintenance of Varian’s sophisticated technology.   

This partnership  between DIMO Healthcare and Varian marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s fight against cancer.

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About DIMO

Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) is involved in a number of related fields and represents many prestigious principals – Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Jeep, KSB, TATA Motors, MTU, Komatsu, Michelin, Zeiss, MRF, Bomag, Claas, TK Elevator, Mahindra Tractors and Stanley to name a few. From a company known for vehicles, DIMO today has diversified into many areas. Medical Engineering, Building Management Systems and Services, Power Generation and Distribution, Material Handling, Storage and Warehouse solutions, Power Tools, Agricultural Equipment, Total Lighting Solutions, Power systems and Generators, Refrigeration, Ship Repairing and Driver Training Courses are some of the areas into which DIMO has entered during the past few decades. DIMO has also diversified into fertilizer and agriculture input market. DIMO successfully entered into overseas markets in the Maldives and Myanmar, by expanding their Marine and General Engineering services through partnerships in the Maldives and their automobiles and automobile servicing segments into Myanmar. DIMO is currently working to consolidate on current overseas operations with new markets in East Africa.

About Varian

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, we envision a world without fear of cancer. For more than 75 years, Varian has developed, built, and delivered innovative technologies and solutions that help care providers around the globe treat millions of patients each year. Today, as a Siemens Healthineers company, we support every step of the cancer care journey – from screening to survivorship. From advanced imaging and radiation therapy to comprehensive software and services, to interventional radiology, we are harnessing the power of our perspective while also pursuing clinical research to create a more efficient, and more personalized care pathway. Because, for cancer patients everywhere, their fight is our fight. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com.