The World Bank(WB) has offered assistance to develop family health and primary health services in Sri Lanka, Health Ministry sources said.
According to sources,a World Bank team recently discuseed these matters with Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne.
The World Bank team commended the development of primary health care services and family health in Sri Lanka and stated that Sri Lanka’s development in the two sectors is a good example to other countries. The team will tour the Galle and Ratnapura areas to study family health,” sources said.
Dr. Deepika Artigala from the World Bank, NATA Chairman Dr.Palitha Abeykoon, Acting Director of Health Services, Dr.J.M.W.Jayasundara Bandara were present during the discussions.