Govt. won’t run Neville Fernando Hospital as traditional facility: Minister

By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama  

Although Rs. 40 million is spent monthly on salary payments for the Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital (NFTH), the government does not intend to operate the hospital as a traditional government facility, Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.   

He made these remarks during an inspection of the NFTH last morning.   

The Minister said that the government plans to develop the hospital under a new model, taking into account both international and local circumstances, while leveraging on the talent and skills of the hospital administration.   

During his visit, the Minister explained that the government aims to position the country as a major hub for health tourism. He also highlighted the potential of Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital to incorporate indigenous medicine into its services as part of its development strategy.