Sajith to transform healthcare system if elected President

SJB and Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has pledged to usher in a transformative era for the country’s healthcare if he is elected President.Speaking at a health conference in Colombo on Saturday, Premadasa said: “After the 21st, we will have the opportunity to address all critical issues that have long plagued our health system.”

Transforming Sri Lanka’s healthcare infrastructure was not a task that was attainable solely with the help of the traditional public investment and funding. Instead, he said he would adopt a fresh approach that included a robust foster care system for every Medical Officer of Health (MOH) division and hospital across the country.

Premadasa proposed the introduction of a charity system to supplement government funding. “While various stakeholders often highlight allocations as a percentage of GDP, we need to recognize that government investment alone is insufficient to revitalize our health system,” he noted.

Premadasa also highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare. He acknowledged the existing preventive initiatives under the MOH divisions and pledged to enhance these efforts to ensure healthier lives for all Sri Lankans.