Lanka Hospitals Academy consolidates its hold on healthcare education in Sri Lanka

Lanka Hospitals Academy, the healthcare education arm of Lanka Hospitals PLC, has reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new premises. The new facility, located at No. 657, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 05, in the vicinity of the hospital, marks a new chapter in the academy’s commitment to providing high-quality healthcare education and producing skilled professionals in various healthcare disciplines.

Deepthi Lokuarachchi, Group CEO of Lanka Hospitals PLC said, “Lanka Hospitals is taking its professional healthcare education to the next level, producing the most sought-after healthcare professionals of different disciplines. Lanka Hospitals Academy has become the ‘apex’ body in healthcare education, offering a wide range of courses from pharmacy, caregiving, phlebotomy and nursing.”

The new premises of Lanka Hospitals Academy are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and modern amenities to provide students with a conducive learning environment. The academy offers a range of courses designed to meet the needs of aspiring healthcare professionals, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of the healthcare industry.

Dr. Lasantha Karunasekara, Deputy CEO/Director Medical Services of Lanka Hospitals PLC, highlighted the academy’s commitment to maintaining international standards in clinical exposure and training.