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Chennai, November 2025: Prashanth Fertility Research Centre (PFRC), one of India’s leading names in fertility and reproductive healthcare, has announced its first overseas expansion with the launch of the Royal Prashanth Fertility Centre (RPFC) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The move marks a significant milestone in PFRC’s growth journey as it steps beyond Indian borders, bringing its legacy of clinical excellence and advanced reproductive medicine to a new international market. This international expansion also forms a part of PFRC’s broader growth roadmap, supported by ongoing strategic and financial planning to scale its presence across South Asia.
The new centre is being established in collaboration with Royal Hospital, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected healthcare institutions with over three decades of service.The facility is designed as a full-service, state-of-the-art facility. It will feature a dedicated embryology laboratory, andrology and cryopreservation units, advanced IVF and ICSI suites, and consultation and recovery zones built to international standards. The centre will be led by a multidisciplinary team offertility specialists, embryologists, and reproductive health experts trained under Dr. Geetha Haripriya and the core PFRC clinical leadership. Together, they will deliver a comprehensive suite of fertility treatments including IVF, IUI, ICSI, donor and surrogacy programs, male fertility management, and fertility preservation combining cutting-edge medical technology with PFRC’s signature patient-centered care.
Sri Lanka has been a key referral market for PFRC for several years, with many patients from the country travelling to Chennai for treatment. The establishment of a full-fledged centre in Colombo builds on this existing trust and extends PFRC’s ability to serve the region with greater convenience and continuity of care. The move is also in line with PFRC’s long-term vision of creating a globally connected network of fertility centres that deliver the highest standards of reproductive medicine.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Geetha Haripriya, Founder and Medical Director of Prashanth Fertility Research Centre (PFRC), said, “Although many countries invited us to establish centres abroad, Sri Lanka was always close to my heart. This is our way of giving back to a country that has shown us immense love and trust. Through this partnership, we aim to bring the same standards of excellence, technology, and compassion that have defined PFRC in India to couples in Sri Lanka.”
Adding to this, Dr. Samhitha Moutri, Medical Director, Prashanth Group of Hospitals, said “This milestone reflects PFRC’s commitment to making world-class reproductive medicine accessible across South Asia. With our expansion into Sri Lanka, we are not just opening a new centre we are extending a promise of hope, science, and empathy to families who dream of parenthood.”
Further to this, Mr. Dinesh Ranaweera, Chairman of Royal Hospital, said “Royal Hospital has always been committed to expanding access to advanced healthcare for Sri Lankans. Our association with PFRC represents a new chapter in this journey, as we bring world-class fertility care to local families who aspire to experience the joy of parenthood right here at home.”
The launch of Royal Prashanth Fertility Centre reinforces PFRC’s reputation as a pioneer in fertility care and signals its readiness to scale its expertise globally. With a legacy spanning over 25 years, PFRC has helped thousands of couples achieve their dream of parenthood through its commitment to clinical innovation, ethical practices, and patient-centric care. The Sri Lankan expansion marks the beginning of a new phase of international growth for the institution, strengthening its position as one of South Asia’s foremost names in reproductive medicine.
