APHNH Archives

June 18, 2021

Highlights the role played by the private healthcare sector in Sri Lanka’s covid response, with testing and Intermediary Care Centers New regulations and restrictions have eliminated almost 50% of the daily contribution in private sector PCR testing Only 50% of private healthcare workers have received vaccinations Calls for mutual trust with the […]

May 12, 2021

Reiterates need for Critical Care Nurses in the country due to rising COVID cases Association plans to cater to the need for intensive care nursing training courses APHNH is collaborating with NAITA to establish a Nurses’ Training Institute 12 May 2021: In view of World Nursing Day, The Association of Private Hospitals […]

April 28, 2021

Only 50% of private healthcare workers received first dose of the vaccine Of the vaccinated medical staff, some have still contracted COVID-19 as cases rise APHNH urges the Govt to provide private healthcare workers with second dose The Association ready to assist the Govt to handle the pandemic Amid a spike in […]

April 9, 2021

APHNH renews MOU with the National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority & the Private Health Services Regulatory Council to develop and conduct training programmes for private health sector Reiterates the need for more specialized healthcare roles in the private sector and further investment in training and development 8th April 2021: In alignment with […]

February 24, 2021

23rd February 2021: The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) commended the Government’s recent decision to prioritize private sector healthcare workers in the country’s ongoing vaccination drive. APHNH noted that more vaccine shipments are due to arrive in the coming weeks, and expressed confidence in the Government’s support to complete the inoculation of […]

February 3, 2021

February 03, 2021: In an appeal to the Government, The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) requested that private healthcare workers receive priority, alongside national healthcare workers, in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive. The Association noted that private healthcare workers are not listed under the Government’s vaccine prioritization policy yet, and urged authorities […]

September 20, 2020

Raises awareness about the importance of health worker safety and its interlinkages with patient safety Details global and local guidelines for health worker protection Discusses actions taken to invest in health worker protection Provides due recognition of health workers’ dedication and hard work, particularly amid the fight against COVID-19 In commemoration of World Patient Safety […]

April 4, 2020

The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) in a statement to media said they are fully committed to and will continue to be a contributing force to the healthcare services in the country, in this critical time of the coronavirus pandemic. To this effect, they have and will continue to diligently follow the […]

“The private sector is critical to Sri Lanka’s COVID response strategy” – APHNH President

APHNH calls for intensive care training for nurses in the private sector

APHNH urges Govt to prioritize private healthcare workers in second vaccine drive

APHNH renews commitment to promote skill development for healthcare workers

APHNH commends Govt for including private sector healthcare workers in vaccination drive

APHNH calls for prioritization of private healthcare workers in National vaccine drive

APHNH reiterates that healthcare worker safety is patient safety

Private Hospitals support and collaborate with Government in battle against COVID-19