September 18, 2026

“For a hospital to grow, people’s trust must grow along with its buildings” – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan

The growth of a hospital does not end with the construction of buildings. As the need for medical services continues to increase day by day, the hospital’s infrastructure must also continue to develop accordingly. More importantly, public confidence in the hospital must grow, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The foundation […]

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“Buildings and medical equipment are essential; but the human resources that operate them are the lifeblood of health services” – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan Foundation stone laid for nurses’ hostel building at Vavuniya District General Hospital at a cost of Rs. 170 million

Buildings, medical equipment and medicines required for health services are essential. However, it is the human resources that operate them who are the lifeblood of health services. Providing a better working environment for nursing officers, who work in particularly close and continuous contact with patients, is essential to ensuring quality health service delivery, said Hon.

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“Mullaitivu Must No Longer Be Seen as a Backward District; It Must Become a District That Writes a New Chapter of Progress” – Hon. Governor

Mullaitivu should no longer be regarded merely as a backward district; it must emerge as a district that is writing a new chapter of progress. The Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the objective is to create an environment in which people can access quality healthcare services within their own district, eliminating

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“I see this foundation stone as the cornerstone of the healthcare aspirations of the people of Mannar” – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan

I am aware that the people of Mannar District have long felt they did not receive adequate attention in the past. However, this situation is gradually changing. Today, with the assistance of the Government of India, a new emergency treatment unit is being established. Quarters for doctors are being built. A children’s ward is being

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