Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa recently reviewed the current services, development plans, and human resource and infrastructure needs of the Badulla Teaching Hospital, which provides specialised tertiary care to more than 1.5 million people in the Uva Province and surrounding Districts.

The review meeting, held at the auditorium of the Bandarawela Base Hospital Training Centre, was attended by the hospital administration led by Director Dr. Himali Wijegunawardena, Provincial officials, and political representatives.

Dr. Wijegunawardena explained that the hospital, located on an 8-acre plot, became a Teaching Hospital in 2023 and now operates with 1,500 beds, 2,400 medical and health staff, inc...