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Asia-Pacific · Sri Lanka

Matara District Cooperative Hospital Society Ltd. (MDCHS)

CountrySri Lanka
ICA regionAsia-Pacific (ICA Asia-Pacific)
MembershipFull Member
Organisation typePrimary cooperative / enterprise
Sector(s)Health

Profile

The Matara District Cooperative Hospital Society Ltd. (MDCHS) is a cooperative hospital organisation in Sri Lanka, providing training and consultancy for a network of cooperative hospitals delivering healthcare to disadvantaged rural populations, and offering medical care, health and lifestyle guidance, insurance and savings services to members, their families and even non-members. According to International Cooperative Alliance data, the society has over 3,800 members and about 133 staff, and joined the International Cooperative Alliance in 2021.