INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says it is imperative for Sri Lanka to excel in healthcare in order to boost medical tourism.Addressing an
09), the Head of State also emphasized the necessity of restructuring healthcare policies and increasing the number of medical colleges to
commemoration of Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospitals and paid tribute to the legacy of Joseph Fraser, a Scottish planter who played a pivotal
the number of medical colleges to address the shortage of doctors.The President further acknowledged the challenges posed by the shortage of
doctors and stressed the importance of developing an effective solution.He also announced plans to establish the first non-government
medical faculty in Sri Lanka, a significant step towards expanding medical education opportunities.Furthermore, President Wickremesinghe
highlighted the allocation of the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) to the University of Moratuwa, aiming to create
more medical education institutions
He expressed hope that the government would support the establishment of additional medical colleges and universities, ensuring that Sri
Lanka can produce more doctors.The President recognized that while some doctors may choose to practice abroad, increasing the overall number
of medical professionals in the country is essential
aid; instead, we aspire to evolve into a nation that contributes aid to others
We have extended our support by sending our doctors to the United Kingdom, where these dedicated expertise plays an indispensable role in
sustaining their healthcare system
Collaboratively, with Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India, we exert significant influence over the healthcare infrastructure in the UK, a
testament to the high calibre of our professionals.I find myself in a situation similar to that of a doctor in recent times
I am tasked with the responsibility of tending to a patient who is teetering on the brink of critical condition, and I am steadfastly
committed to nursing them back to health
If circumstances permitted, I would readily entrust this patient to the care of Joseph Fraser
devised a novel approach that fosters synergy between the private and public sectors, ensuring that they can effectively collaborate for the
hybrid healthcare system that combines public and private healthcare services while exploring the potential of health insurance.President
