Sri Lanka faces shortage of PHIs, recruitment efforts underway

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January 19, Colombo (LNW): The Public Health Inspectors’ Union has raised concerns over a significant shortage of public health inspectors across Sri Lanka, highlighting the growing challenges faced by the healthcare system.

Despite ongoing recruitment drives, the shortage remains a persistent and pressing issue that is affecting public health services on the island, according to Union Secretary Chamil Muthukuda.

At present, there is a shortfall of approximately 1,000 public health inspectors, with many areas experiencing increased pressure due to the limited number of staff available to carry out essential duties.

Public health inspectors play a crucial role in ensuring sanitation, monitoring disease outbreaks, conducting inspections, and promoting health and safety standards throughout communities, making their presence vital in the fight against health risks.

To alleviate the shortage, the government has planned to appoint nearly 300 new public health inspectors in February.

These new appointments are expected to provide some relief to the current strain, though the Union has emphasised that a long-term solution will be necessary to fully address the gap in staffing and ensure the effective functioning of the public health system.

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