The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Hospital Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 18th Anniversary on 11 November 2026 with a series of commemorative events held under the patronage of the Commanding officer, Group Captain Priyadarshani Wijayanayake.

The Anniversary celebrations commenced with the customary working parade and during the parade, Commanding officer addressed the officers, airmen and civilian staff of SLAF Hospital Ratmalana. 

As part of the Anniversary Celebrations, the SLAF Hospital Ratmalana conducted a special medical clinic at the Agnes Gunasekera Memorial Home for Elders, Ratmalana on  10 November 2026 with the objective of extending healthcare services to the community. This programme provided medical consultations, health assesments  and necessary medical advice to the residents   with the support of Consultant Physician Dr Anuradha Cooray, Consultant Ophthalmologist Group Captain (Dr) A Jayasekara, and the dedicated medical staff of SLAF Hospital Ratmalana. During the programme , spectacles were distributed to elderly residents to assist with their visual requirements, while dry rations were also provided to support their essential daily needs.

In addition to the medical services, hospital personnel carried out a comprehensive cleaning and fogging campaign within the premises of the elders’ home to promote a clean and hygienic environment and minimize the risk of vector-borne diseases. A special lunch was also organized and served to all residents, adding a gesture of care and companionship to the programme.

The anniversary celebrations further continued on 11 November 2026 with a friendly cricket match among service personnel, fostering camaraderie, teamwork and esprit de corps among all the staff of hospital.

Through these initiatives, SLAF Hospital Ratmalana reaffirmed its enduring commitment not only to healthcare excellence but also to community service, compassion and social responsibility, upholding the values and traditions of the Sri Lanka Air Force.