World Organization of Family Doctors President Visits Katugahahena Hospital in Sri Lanka

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May 11, Colombo (LNW): Professor Karen Flegg, President of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WOFD) and a distinguished faculty member at Sydney University, Australia, recently conducted an observation tour of Katugahahena Hospital in Matugama, Sri Lanka.

Professor Flegg, who was in Sri Lanka to attend a conference of the World Organization of National College and Academic (WONCA), visited Katugahahena Hospital, recognized as the best rural hospital in Sri Lanka in recent years. Her visit aimed to observe the measures implemented to enhance the standard of primary healthcare services.

During her visit, Professor Flegg engaged with Chief Medical Officer Ranjith Dissanayake and the hospital staff to gain insights into initiatives aimed at improving the health outcomes of rural communities. She also evaluated efforts focused on preventing and controlling the spread of non-communicable diseases, in addition to assessing the proper storage of pharmaceuticals.

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