Ministries of Health and Education together declared the Month of October as a School Health Promoting Month to strengthen the Health Promoting School (HPS) program in Sri Lanka. The World Health Organization (WHO) along with other partners including UNICEF, World Food Program and Save the Children joined the initiative, to scale up the efforts.
Inception and evolution
The concept of Health-Promoting School (HPS) was introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1995. Although countries aspire to initiate implementation of the HPS concept, still many countries find it is challenging… Read More
Several among the healthcare sector have appreciated the Union Budget 2024 for its focus on bolstering medical education in the country.
Dr. Rajendra Patankar, CEO- Jupiter Hospital, said that the focus on bolstering medical education in the country, with plans to establish additional medical colleges using existing hospital infrastructure, is promising and aligns with the evolving healthcare needs. Overall, the budget sets positive intentions, and I look forward to witnessing its transformative impact on public health and the medical landscape,” Dr Patankar said.… Read More
