Defence Secretary Inspects Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital After SLAF Management Transfer
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha inspected the Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital in Malabe following its management transfer to the Sri Lanka Air Force on February 23, 2026. The Cabinet approved this transfer on February 9, 2026, allowing the SLAF to oversee the hospital's administration. Discussions focused on operational status, development plans, and strategies to enhance medical services. The SLAF's Director General of Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Lalith Jayaweera, provided updates on initiatives and expansion plans addressing healthcare demands.

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha inspected the Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital in Malabe on February 23, 2026, after the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) took over its management, approved by the Cabinet on February 9, 2026.
The SLAF is now responsible for the hospital's administration and operations. The visit included discussions on the hospital's operational status, future development plans, and objectives to enhance medical services.
Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Lalith Jayaweera briefed on ongoing initiatives and expansion plans to meet healthcare demands. Topics included infrastructure development, financial planning, and inter-agency coordination.




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