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Plans have been made to establish the first non-government medical faculty in Sri Lanka in a move to expand medical education opportunities and find solutions to the challenges posed by the shortage of doctors, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.
The President highlighted the allocation of the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) to Moratuwa University, aiming to create more medical education institutions, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
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 said that while some doctors may choose to practice abroad, increasing the overall number of medical professionals in the country is essential. He affirmed that expanding medical education is a critical strategy to meet this challenge.
He expressed these views while addressing the commemoration of Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital's centennial anniversary at the hospital premises.
He underscored the crucial importance of maintaining Sri Lankan healthcare facilities at international standards, positioning the nation as a premier hub for medical tourism.
The President emphasized the critical need to address the shortage of medical professionals in Sri Lanka. He shared insights into the government's plans to bolster medical education in the country, ensuring a sustainable supply of doctors.
President Wickremesinghe acknowledged the hospital's origins in an underdeveloped region and its significant growth over the years. He praised the institution's high standards and highlighted its distinction as a well-regarded healthcare facility for women, a rarity in Sri Lanka.
President Wickremesinghe reiterated the need for Sri Lanka to excel in healthcare to attract medical tourists and bolster the nation's healthcare sector. He emphasized the necessity of restructuring healthcare policies and increasing the number of medical colleges to address the shortage of doctors.
In an inspiring declaration, President Wickremesinghe underscored Sri Lanka's transition from an aid-receiving country to a donor nation, showcasing the country's progress and commitment to addressing its healthcare needs independently.
“Indeed, I have resolved that Sri Lanka shall not merely remain a beneficiary of 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. Regrettably, circumstances necessitate that I retain oversight of the patient's care within the Treasury,” President Wickremesinghe said.
das Saturday, 09 September 2023 07:18 PM
Very good move. Just ignore the communists who oppose this.
Sam Silva Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:15 AM
It's just lip service. How many good moves he accomplished. People who are so vulnerable fall for it.
Ruwan Saturday, 09 September 2023 07:46 PM
Great news. We will not need to use foreign exchange to send kids overseas to pursue medical degrees. Right now we see doctors who study at the public expense leaving the country even without notice, while there are those happy to oppose private and individually funded medical education.
Jaffna Logic Saturday, 09 September 2023 07:54 PM
People are suffering and dying in Sri Lanka and in all other countries not because of lack of doctors, but because the doctors don’t have the scientific answers to medical problems. The doctors can only do either of the two things, prescribing drugs made by pharmaceutical companies and the medical operations which is actually a practical physical skill that any one can be trained to do in six months. If all the doctors on this planet are “abducted by aliens”, will the humanity die ? Absolutely not, provided we have already opened up the “artificially closed” medical profession. If we have trained the nurses and the ambulance paramedics to do the doctors work, the need for doctors do not arrive at all. WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS IS NOT MORE AND MORE DOCTORS , BUT COMPREHENSIVE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING TO SOLVE ALL THE MEDICAL PROBLEMS , CATEGORICALLY WHICH IS INFINITELY BEYOND THE CAPABILITIES OR EVEN THE DREAMS OF THE SO CALLED DOCTORS.
I want medical doctor not nurse to do real doctor work Sunday, 10 September 2023 03:31 PM
No one would want a nurse or ambulance man unless all doctors not available. There are many sick persons who need medical doctors to prescribe drug or carry out operations. Recently in Jaffna nurse did a canula for child come in with fever. Child arm amputated some hours later. Obvious issue with nurse causing child arm to go numb. Maybe you can have nurse carry out operations on you and prescribe you drugs while those who aren't fools will rely on doctor instead.
sam Saturday, 09 September 2023 07:58 PM
More required. Also Engineering faculty.
Priyan66 Saturday, 09 September 2023 08:17 PM
Very good move, We need more non government medical colleges. We can earn forex and stop draining forex for overseas education
Tax payers Saturday, 09 September 2023 08:19 PM
Now medical students and doctors do not oppose this saying "this will harm free education". First you stop doctors going abroad studied on people's money. No more protests please,
Joshua Saturday, 09 September 2023 08:24 PM
Too late. All good people have hone. It will take time for another good set of people to come to the field
City Sunday, 10 September 2023 05:20 AM
At least the future generations will benefit. Appreciate a good move.
Spartacus Saturday, 09 September 2023 08:38 PM
We Sri Lankans learn to protect our arseholes only after it gets raped ten times.
Think About It Saturday, 09 September 2023 08:49 PM
Doctors! Doctors! Doctors! , What is the point of Doctors, No Cure , Only “ Betting Chance” Management , Even COVID is coming back again.
Mandayan Saturday, 09 September 2023 08:57 PM
This is the story of UNP since 1980, starting and losing opposed by state university students.
Fred Saturday, 09 September 2023 09:40 PM
Training a doctor is a complex area, need good teachers, clinicals etc standards should be maintained, hope you get it right
Pebbles Saturday, 09 September 2023 10:20 PM
This is good, then our University Students will protest. Then when they become doctors they will leave Sri Lanka leaving us without doctors.
Parent of a doctor Saturday, 09 September 2023 11:05 PM
@ Jaffna Logic- you must be a sour grape. What are you talking about doctors? During their training they are trained to understand the scientific knowledge and understanding of the pathology of diseases. They do anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, bacteriology, pathology, public health, medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology for the general degree. Later they super specialise for neurology, neuro surgery, Ear Nose and throat and many many-other specialities. Further ten years training after basic qualification is needed to apply for a consultant post. Your IQ is low to understand.
Neo Sunday, 10 September 2023 12:11 AM
Do it before JVP get's into power. After that it's a descend into communism.
Amaran Sunday, 10 September 2023 01:18 AM
GREAT GREAT news, indeed. This will bring more foreign exchange to country as well, if overseas students are permitted. Thanks to President for THIS MOVE.
KP Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:04 AM
@ Jaffna logic; when are you going to stop posting the same nonsense under different pseudonyms. Can an aircraft engineer fly a plane. No. You need a pilot for that. Likewise A scientist who develops a single drug can’t treat patients with different ailments. Would you like to be the patient a nurse operates on after training for six months. I don’t think so.
sam Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:10 AM
very good idea, if someone can afford that then what's the problem! Pay’ for it, No taxpayers money for higher study. We need to prioritize the use of scarce resources, as our nation has a huge national debt.
Sam Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:38 AM
It would be wise to do this after all the elections. Otherwise this would help extreme left to come to power on the back of protest against this move by RW. The next election will be a white wash for the current govts MP's. Extreme left will win many parliamentary seats and possibly the Presidential election. This move will strengthen them even further. The Jaffna logic will not work because the rich countries with lack of doctors would have done this by now. People would sue their govts Extreme left in Sri Lanka can protest but there will be less jobs humans will be hired for in the future. If these leftists didn't waste so much resources and time of poor people in Sri Lanka just by protesting country would have been out of poverty none. There is no extreme left parties in India to protest 24/7, that is the reason India progressed and we Sri Lankans are left behind. Make sure you vote for people with some education not the uneducated thug if you and your children want a future.
DD Sunday, 10 September 2023 03:54 AM
Hats off to President RW. Allow me to propose a location for the new medical college: let's consider establishing it in the deep south, specifically in a place easily accessible via the highway network, such as Hambantota or a similar area. Hambantota, in particular, holds promise because it already has essential infrastructure in place, including an airport. This means there would be no need to incur additional costs starting from scratch. We could take inspiration from the USA's UCLA model. Offering free healthcare services to the general public while providing ample live cases for students to observe and learn firsthand is an excellent strategy. Why wait any longer? Let's hit the ground running today, as tomorrow might be too late to address the pressing need for more doctors in our country.
Mahila Sunday, 10 September 2023 04:05 PM
Population density of the area is the major disqualification and the teaching hospital, which is a necessary accompaniment for good Medical College and University!!! So it is better to be located in Galle, Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Kurunegala, even Nuwara Eliya!!?? Definitely NOT HAMBANTOTA!!??
Lumbini Sunday, 10 September 2023 06:04 AM
Your previous government destroyed established SITEM. What are you talking about?
Mahila Sunday, 10 September 2023 06:31 AM
Lemon Puff is waiting for opportunity with Baited Breath!!!??? Free biscuits of choice and to Boot Orange Juice!!!???
Man Sunday, 10 September 2023 06:44 AM
It will be the next step to wipe out the free education by the person without any mandate after the lecturer’s of the state universities and other professionals, made to leave the country and the country is stabilized and back to normal to fool us and to have more idiots with academic qualifications for money, only. Absurd!
Tilak Sunday, 10 September 2023 04:27 PM
Wth all due respect the choice to leave the country is the individuals. RW cannot be blamed for the circumstances they are leaving under, and certainly he did not make them leave. He stepped in to try and address the situation. We have many kids leaving and going overseas at their own expense as they were unable to get into medical colleges locally. Many of these persons have turned out to be emminent in their own fields in an internationally competitive enviorenment. So their ability and talent is not in question. There is nothing wrong in retaining some of these persons to study in Sri Lanka at their own expense. It should not impact the free education which is funded by the tax payer. If they choose to go abroad after studying it is their choice, at least they paid for their education, and did not take something free and leave the country without paying for it back either via service or cash. Let's keep politics aside and acknowledge a good idea.
Dee Sunday, 10 September 2023 07:34 AM
A future jeppo government voted in by our ‘educated’ majority (who did a similar mistake in 2019) will ensure that any such move is made null and void. Universities in Sri Lanka should remain under the control of unions! That’s what our majority fools want. Please call elections soon!
Sambo Sunday, 10 September 2023 07:40 AM
This president dreams a lot but nothing becomes a reality. A country running on dreams.
Mahila Monday, 11 September 2023 03:58 AM
The dreams of the citizens is worse, to have FREE EDUCATION to all from LKG/KG to A/L and beyond to Primary degree and then Beyond!!!??? That' what MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery!! which is WORSE than any of RW's dreams!!!??? Whose dream is that dream??? NOT RW, pales into insignificance considering that of GMOA, Trade Unions, Leftists and Disinformation specialist and Detractors and of we must not forget, "Panna Deniya" the "Uda Panna" Organic expert and ''LEMON PUFF"!!! What for the telling!!!??? self-serving Nincompoops!??
UniDon Sunday, 10 September 2023 07:41 AM
Ranil-Rajapakshe Shopping Mall. It is set up to sell anything and everything, assuming that by 2048 there will be a "developed" Sri Lanka. It looks like (half-)wealthy (half-educated) parents, whose children are underperforming, are fascinated by the shopping mall. What a country we are living in.
To train more low quality doctors who will amputate children arms Sunday, 10 September 2023 07:58 AM
Recently in Jaffna doctors amputated arm of girl after nurse had hours before put canula into the same arm. Girl had come in with fever. Ranil's bad plan is to have more sub-standard doctors by way of low quality private training. The best and most capable mark getting A level students will go government, while any weak and silly student can pay money and do private medical degree.
Donor nation, doesn't even want to pay current debts in full Sunday, 10 September 2023 08:01 AM
Ranil is con man. He talks of our nation becoming a donor nation instead of being aid recipient. First thing he should keep in mind is to pay out current debtors in full, with all due interest instead of trying to restructure debts. Country has to have healthy EPF not forced low interest rate EPF to be donor nation. With doctors having to put in money into EPF, why would they want to ever stay in a country which is giving them weak superannuation compared to being overseas. Until MPs and Presidents financial and material entitlements are cut back to reasonable this country will remain corrupt. Same for high number of military, cutting that by 80% will bring in money for spending in other sectors.
Tinpot president and his random thoughts Sunday, 10 September 2023 08:14 AM
The senile president coming up with more pie-in-the-sky plans. First learn to walk before you run or in your case, first learn to wobble before you hobble.
High level competition with positive result Sunday, 10 September 2023 08:16 AM
Two ways to make a stick short. One is to cut it, and it will become short. Other way is to lay a longer stick next to the present stick; it will automatically become short. No violence. This is Ranil's method. You maintain quality education, there will be foreign students bringing foreign exchange. Studies of poor students not affected. Any objection by JVP?
High level competition with positive result Sunday, 10 September 2023 08:16 AM
Two ways to make a stick short. One is to cut it, and it will become short. Other way is to lay a longer stick next to the present stick; it will automatically become short. No violence. This is Ranil's method. You maintain quality education, there will be foreign students bringing foreign exchange. Studies of poor students not affected. Any objection by JVP?
Puswadilla Sunday, 10 September 2023 08:26 AM
End of the day, it’s the voters, politicians and commis that comes to light.
VJ Sunday, 10 September 2023 08:29 AM
If this plan is successful, more opportunities will be made available to those who the state universities could not accommodate. Equal opportunities to all is key to development. If any political party opposes this move, they are doing a disservice to the youth and such parties must be vanquished.
Observer Sunday, 10 September 2023 10:59 AM
If the present situation in Sri Lanka continues to be the same, doctors who pass out of Ranil's new private Universities too will not want to remain here.
Mohan Sunday, 10 September 2023 11:23 AM
My only worry is the IQ of the doctors who come through the private universities. Even the ones who come through the cutoff system sometimes make silly decisions.
Sam Sunday, 10 September 2023 04:46 PM
I can guarantee you, their knowledge will be above the ones coming out of free education. The reason is their curriculum will not include the compulsory subjects like ragging, picketing and protesting you would find in the govt. universities.
Rajaratnam Sunday, 10 September 2023 12:27 PM
There are so many comments but only “ Jaffna Logic “ and “ think about “ make sense. In the last fifteen years , manny Sri Lankan farmers have been affected by Kidney Problems . But have the doctors who are the “Kidney Experts” been able to solve the problems of the farmers . The answer is NO. So many farmers have died and others suffering on a daily basis. So, what is the point in creating more doctors , if they can’t even solve the Kidney Problems of the Sri Lankan farmers. Doctors know nothing other than playing with medicines sent by Pharmaceuticals.
KP Sunday, 10 September 2023 01:32 PM
No point in opening more taps if there is a hole in the bucket. Unless Doctors get a payment reflecting their value to society, what makes you think that Privately educated doctors will remain in the country? In an international job market if you want to retain a service you have to pay a competitive price.
Believer in private affairs. Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:05 PM
Where is that midget former GMOA Pandeniya. He wrongly advised against private medical schools. The very first day of assuming the presidency, Pakses should have approved SAITIM and any other medical, dental, science, engineering, etc privately. Strict standards established by the respective councils. Neighbouring Indian council officials to help out to oversee the standards
Amaran Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:08 PM
@Observer. They PAY
Citizens Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:13 PM
Excellent move. Open other faculties as well. First of all keep the JVP, Mudalige, Stalin, monks and such who would always see the negative side and oppose and disrupt every good move.
ChildOfGod Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:35 PM
If one attends a private University and pays their own way to study to become a doctor and or specialist, what is to stop them from leaving the country to further continue their studies overseas at any stage of their journey to become a doctor?. What restrictions will be put on those who enroll in such private institutions??. All those you get free education to become doctors should be made to sign a legal document to serve ex amount of years prior to leaving the country to seek greener pastures and those who go on holidays should be made to sign a document and have someone guarantee ex amount against a bond, so they think twice before they decide not to return back to the country once their holiday is over. Whatever Rani does, as long as he does not become a DICTATOR he will make some progress, but from what I have read up to date it is looking like he at times goes in the direction of GOTA and crowd, TIME will TELL.
Uthum Sunday, 10 September 2023 04:40 PM
If an individual pays for their studies why should anything prevent them from going abroad if they so wish? At least the tax payer has not invested and funded their education. The issue is that there are those who take up tax payer funded free education and then leave the country after qualifying. Had they not taken up the slot, perhaps another person who was fortunate to fill that slot, may have stayed on and served the people of the country who had funded and invested in them.
Nimal Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:42 PM
Private universities are an absolute necessity in this country so that those who can afford it, even with great difficulty, will be able to have a decent higher education and so it is with those who fail to enter universities for lack of a few marks at the Advanced Level examination. However, the irony is that this guy is only dreaming and he is never able to turn his dreams into reality. Though I would support the NPP at the next elections, I know pretty well that the concept of private universities will not augur well with them and these private universities will never become a reality.
Medical degree shops for any fool with money enough Sunday, 10 September 2023 03:28 PM
Ranil is setting a price for medical degrees for students who cannot qualify for government medical degree. His idea is that any fool can pay his way to attain a medical degree.
Mahila Sunday, 10 September 2023 04:31 PM
MDSFAFWME Disinformation Centre of DETRACTORS!!!??? “students who cannot qualify for government medical degree. His idea is that any fool can pay his way to attain a medical degree....” You are completely "OFF THE MARK"!!!??? That’s an incorrect supposition!!! There are thousands who don't enter Medical College, but are well qualified for Medicine and have the necessary D, B, C grades at A/L examinations!!??? They are unfortunately TURNED DOWN and declined admission based on Standardisation and District Quota Basis (S
Mahila Sunday, 10 September 2023 04:50 PM
(Continued Part II) MDSFAFWME Disinformation Centre of DETRACTORS!!!??? The truth is contrary to what you are claiming, the Less qualified A/L students become SL Doctors, who are of Less IQ based on Merit basis!!!??? This according to government claims due entirely to Ineptness of Higher Education Administration to provide adequate educational facilities in certain areas!!!??? Sri Lanka and Lankans loose the services of High IQ (based on Merit based A/L qualification), who should be considered as Medical Professionals, by the MEDIOCRE elements, becoming doctors due to S
Wimal Sunday, 10 September 2023 04:51 PM
So the argument is that if one does not qualify to study for a government medical degree that they are fools is it? Be it known that many who do not get into government universities, medical included, and study at their own cost both locally and internationally in various professions, excel in their professions both locally and internationally. Some are excellent and could be considered emminent internationally. Yet others, sad to say passing out with government degrees, medical included, end up pretty mediocre. That is the bitter truth. Some who have a particular political ideology cannot accept that every person should have an opportunity to pursue their dream and excel in it to the best of their abilities. They are and remain frogs in selfish well.
Sam Sunday, 10 September 2023 05:01 PM
The private universities would do their utmost to get their degrees recognized by overseas institutions rather than the Sri Lankan GMOA which would never recognized the private ones. There will be foreign students from Africa and Asia coming into Sri Lanka to enrol in these private universities, that would be huge win for the country if those private universities do the right thing by not enrolling students just for their money. Their are many African students in Sri Lanka who follow courses of affiliated universities in overseas. The private medical collages will be no different, they will be most likely affiliated to some overseas recognized university. Above all you don't need your parents to be highly intelligent for your son/daughter to be a doctor or an engineer. In this day and age anyone can be anyone, all you need is will.
Big Schools does not mean capable to get into Medicine Monday, 11 September 2023 01:07 PM
@Mahila Colombo boys and girls with their great marks is just because of big schools. Colombo people who get marks have better opportunity. There so called grades mean nothing. The Z score type system to compare the relative value of subjects is in other countries too. Idiots in Colombo with money will get medical degrees for payment and further ruin the country.
Tissa Fernando Sunday, 10 September 2023 05:30 PM
JVP and GMOA will object to this project. If JVP comes to power they will abolish it.
Man without Vision Monday, 11 September 2023 11:13 AM
So what.? Everything you blame on JVP. You and your family has been running the country for 75 God forsaken years and it's a failed State. You next plan for the next 25 is disasterous.
SLEx Sunday, 10 September 2023 05:47 PM
@Medical degree shops for any fool with money enough - Just paying tuition fees does not get you a degree. And getting a degree does not get you a job. You should still be good and what you are doing to be employed. They can only become doctors after a series of examinations. Same with any profession. They go through interviews and assessments before being hired This shows that you have never met a person who funded their on education or got a job based on their merit. So much ignorance.
Private degree shop will have easier exams and less teaching even Tuesday, 12 September 2023 01:13 PM
@SLEx Government university has standards, but the new private businesses running the degree shops can have much less for pass mark. They can make exams so much easier. The students may even need to study 50% of the time compared to students who need to pass at government university. So much foolishness to assume private medical degree shop would have same high standards for degree compared to more trustworthy government university.
Kandipola Sumanadisi Sunday, 10 September 2023 06:08 PM
You did many good things for 50 _ years without any success! At the end lost the seat and dumped by people showing your efficiency! No More Boru Booru Katha - Go home soon and sleep.
Volker Metzger Sunday, 10 September 2023 06:23 PM
Ranil Wickremesigne obviously lives mostly in his visionary imagination and not in the real world of daily life in Sri Lanka!!! If you look at it holistically, the country's health sector is at least in a dilapidated state when it comes to the number of doctors, the medical supply to the population, the quality and quantity of medicines, and much more! Anyone who speaks under these conditions about the level of international (medical) standards and the future development of “medical tourism” in Sri Lanka does not know what they are talking about! First, the health system and medical care for people as a whole must be stably financed, and none of the politicians can yet say in more detail how this should happen. Then the higher goals, such as non-state (private!?) universities and "medical tourism" ( !?) political goals are tackled ! This will no longer happen with the Ranil government!!!
Retired doctor Sunday, 10 September 2023 06:42 PM
Does he think it is like starting a biscuit factory?
Vitharana Sunday, 10 September 2023 10:15 PM
Aren't undergraduate degrees in Sri Lanka like that? See so may biscuits are seen on the streets holding placards these days!
Volker Metzger Sunday, 10 September 2023 06:46 PM
Ranil Wickremesigne obviously lives mostly in his visionary imagination and not in the real world of daily life in Sri Lanka!!! If you look at it holistically, the country's health sector is at least in a dilapidated state when it comes to the number of doctors, the medical supply to the population, the quality and quantity of medicines, and much more! Anyone who speaks under these conditions about the level of international (medical) standards and the future development of “medical tourism” in Sri Lanka does not know what they are talking about! First, the health system and medical care for people as a whole must be stably financed, and none of the politicians can yet say in more detail how this should happen. Then the higher goals, such as non-state (private!?) universities and "medical tourism" ( !?) political goals are tackled ! This will no longer happen under a Ranil government!!!
Jehan Sheriffdeen Sunday, 10 September 2023 07:26 PM
There is a simple solution to the scarcity of Doctors. There are over 1000 doctors who have qualified from Foreign Universities that are held back by the ERPM exam. Why can’t these Doctors be employed under the supervision of senior doctors to be able to get experience and move forward. It was the practice before and then they were to clear the ACT 16 while serving the country. Why doesn’t anyone do this??????
Chathura Sunday, 10 September 2023 10:13 PM
If our doctors can go overseas today and are able practice as doctors (even in the UK) without barriers why is even an Examination to Register to Practise Medicine (RRPM) required in Sri Lanka? The worls is a different place today than it was when these obstacles were put in place.
Mahila Monday, 11 September 2023 04:05 AM
You're asking and am clarifying!!?? PLAIN AND SIMPLE exhibition - STUPIDITY MAXIMUS!!!??? No Brainer!!?? INEPTNESS!!??
Sydney M Silva Sunday, 10 September 2023 09:38 PM
What is this lunatic promising. Another production of Volkswagen cars in S L that even the Co had not heard of. Katin Bathala
Mahila Monday, 11 September 2023 02:10 AM
Sydney MS, Rhetoric, disinformation, not helpful!!!??? Volkswagen project failure as it was and as expected by Market knowledgeable!!?? That decision was influenced because deprives access – India 1.6 Billion MARKET, which Market couldn’t happen – “SL LOCATION” factory!!!??? Providing avenue for all pursuing their goal, aspiration, including want to Pay their own to achieve Goals and Objectives isn’t stupid!!?? Nor malpractice as they are all merit qualified and Interviews! Please remember, having money for STUDIES (MBBS) is GOOD as SITTING for A/L examination FROM “RIGHT PLACE” – ‘UNDERPRIVILEGED Area’ - QUALIFY for STANDARDISATION (isn't MERIT based selection) and NOTHING DIFFERENT to "POT LUCK"!!!??? personally, Aware of many hundreds, including relatives, after their 1st attempt, moved to examination centre to Kalmunai, Matara, Embilipitiya schools, entered Government MC!!??, depriving those outperformed them in same grade at school!!!???
DD Sunday, 10 September 2023 10:39 PM
@Mahila Let me share some important points. The area's population density is a crucial factor, and there's plenty of room for growth. This allows authorities to plan the city, schools, student housing, and businesses, similar to Western counties. If everything goes well, many people from outside the region may settle in Hambantota for short-term stays of 4 to 5 years, with a few deciding to make it their permanent home. This kind of migration can bring significant benefits and contribute to rapid development. Furthermore, since we have an airport, we can promote medical facilities for international patients as well as students, especially from SAARC countries. We can revive the currently unused airport and continue its development in the future.
Mahila Monday, 11 September 2023 10:57 PM
That is the manner it's done in developed countries!! I agree??? Developed countries would have had a ‘MASTERPLAND and WHITE PAPER’ submitted to Parliament Approval alongwith benefits and advantages with mitigation of Negatives, EIA and IMPORTANTLY ROI, which is not the case!!!?? Except Walauwe “Kitchen Cabinet” approval!!! There was no path set to provide sustainability for 15 years!!!??? That’s not the case here and we are Bankrupt country because of this MISPLACED WISDOM OF WISE CRACKS!!!??? Regretfully, disagree it’s Chinese loan funds incorrectly used/utilised – Hambantota area, - Harbour, Airport, Weeraketiya Stadium, Expressways, Borrowing 15 years ago – COMMERCIAL Interest Billions USD ill-advised Investment – BANKRUPTING Country!? Those whiz kids, didn’t think strategically, then would have thought of Private/Public MC’s 15 years ago! They didn’t because intent wasn’t there – only re-election/fool masses!!!??? Kings and Serfdom!!??
Johann Sunday, 10 September 2023 11:59 PM
You and your uncles were running the country for 75 years but nothing happened till now. What ever private Medical College that was established was screwed up MR and his gang. Now we are starting another chapter in the political game.
Mahila Monday, 11 September 2023 02:20 AM
Volker Metzger, "Ranil Wickramasinghe obviously lives mostly in his visionary imagination and not in the real world of daily life in Sri Lanka!!!" DAY DREAMING AT IT’S BEST!!??
Mahila Monday, 11 September 2023 02:20 AM
Volker Metzger, "Ranil Wickramasinghe obviously lives mostly in his visionary imagination and not in the real world of daily life in Sri Lanka!!!" DAY DREAMING AT IT’S BEST!!??
SA Monday, 11 September 2023 09:08 AM
please get the people who are supporting this kind of medical education registered and assign them to the exclusive care of those doctors. Others can get treatments from Govt. Uni doctors. Add 255 to the first list and prohibit them from going abroad for medical matters. Then I will be okay with Pvt medical schools
wsw Monday, 11 September 2023 09:31 AM
@Man, "Free Education" in Sri Lanka, is the bane of society. When it is free, some take it for granted, abusing their privileges by way ragging, protesting at the drop of a hat, indulging in arson etc. Every person should be compelled to repay the cost borne by the state to educate them. Scholarships holders will be exempt, provided they prove themselves and excel and be innovative in their learnt field and not turn out to be a burden and pests like some, to society. As for paid tertiary institutions, why not? It's a great initiative with potential to earn foreign exchange and at the same time, save money leaving the country as well. It's a win-win situation to mos,t barring a few who are focused on disrupting any move for others to progress. I wish the government all the success in its endeavors for private universities in SL, soon.
Man Monday, 11 September 2023 10:16 AM
@Tilak; It is about what is best for the country, having the best and intelligent without any hindrance due to the problem of wealth as some fools can get the degrees for money. Further, it will lure the good state lectures to accept posts at private places causing a further deterioration of the free education under the stated stability which is a mirage in every sense. Of course, after a referendum it can be abolished and remove the statues of Hon. C. W. W. Kannangara, if it is the will of the majority.
Mahila Monday, 11 September 2023 10:12 PM
When, System is MERIT BASED, Fools cannot get Degree?? MYTH!!! Standardisation, it’s possible, because entrants aren’t fully qualified to study Medicine!!? Under the Standardisation and District Quota System, we are producing/converting "SEMI-Fools into medical Professionals"!!!?? That's the truth and NOT the converse!!!?Not Private colleges!!?? It’s a Myth and false propaganda for disinformation to FOOL Voters!!!??
Gong Baas Monday, 11 September 2023 12:23 PM
RANIL DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS NOT THAT WE DONT HAVE ENOUGH DOCTORS, THE ISSUE IS THAT THE DOCTORS DONT WANT TO REMAIN HERE UNDER RANIL'S ADMINISTRATION. HENCE HIS NEW PLANNED MEDICAL FACULTY WILL NOT BRING THE DESIRED RESULTS . RANIL DOES NOT KNOW THAT UNIVERSITY LECTURERS , ENGINEERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS TOO HAVE LEFT.
Sammy Monday, 11 September 2023 03:42 PM
Hope there won't any protests derailing this, like what previously happened.
Mahila Tuesday, 12 September 2023 02:47 AM
"Big Schools does not mean capable to get into Medicine Monday, 11 September 2023 01:07 PM" Very true and fully agree, none disputes that!!!??? What is contentious is the deprivation of equality and Merit irrespective of Location and wealth!!!??? Enables unbalanced and arbitrary entry values to all degrees in Local Universities under FREE education!!!???
FREE Tuesday, 12 September 2023 03:15 AM
It's time to End free education for rich, it's time to introduce Higher Education Student Loan. Free for the poor not free for all. Not even Karl Marx liked the idea of free higher education. Also FSP leader Kumar Gunaratnam who fought a Guerilla war decided to relocate in Australia and sent children to oversea university on student loan. This competition will also drive down prices of higher education over time. The truth is, making things free only makes them more expensive for poor people. A new education policy is long overdue and promptly required to keep up with the rapidly developing world. FREE higher education was never “free”, poor are paying for it.
Zaza Tuesday, 12 September 2023 10:00 PM
Promised Land. First was to come the Google Balloon, then the Volkswagens, thereafter English from Grade 2 followed by AI and Robotics from Grades 7 and 8, then three scholarships to Oxford and Cambridge, and now 2 Medical Colleges. Mr. President, when will the sea of misery part?
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