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Cabinet approves new management framework for Dr Neville Fernando Hospital
Sri Lanka's Cabinet has endorsed a revised management structure for Dr Neville Fernando Hospital, with the Sri Lanka Air Force set to assume operational oversight. The hospital will continue delivering both free and paid healthcare services under the new public enterprise model.
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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted formal approval for a restructured management framework governing Dr Neville Fernando Hospital's operations. Under the approved arrangement, the Sri Lanka Air Force will assume responsibility for managing the institution through a designated public enterprise entity.
The new governance structure represents a strategic shift in how the hospital's day-to-day operations will be administered, though core service delivery remains unchanged. The facility will maintain its dual-service model, continuing to provide both free inpatient and outpatient healthcare to eligible patients alongside fee-based medical services for those able to pay.
The decision reflects government efforts to enhance institutional management while preserving the hospital's commitment to accessible healthcare provision. The Air Force's involvement in hospital administration underscores efforts to leverage military institutional capacity for civilian healthcare delivery.
Further implementation details regarding the transition timeline and specific operational protocols under the new management framework are expected to be announced in due course.