(-2025.06.06 – Colombo-)
The launch of the Cluster Health Information System (CHIS) began at the Thambuttegama Base Hospital. This marks a big step forward in digitizing our country’s healthcare system.
CHIS is introduced under the Primary Healthcare Digitalization Project. This is a major change in how primary healthcare is delivered in Sri Lanka. The official launch took place yesterday (05) at the Thambuttegama Base Hospital.
This system helps us manage resources better. It supports a more organized and complete care service. It also allows us to make quicker decisions based on real data.
CHIS connects hospitals and clinics around a main hospital that offers specialist care. Doctors and nurses in the network can access patient records, X-rays, lab results, prescriptions, and medical history in one place. This helps provide faster and more accurate treatment.
The system was developed with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Health System Enhancement Project (HSEP). ADB has also funded and supported the technical side of this new health information system.
Hospitals in Galnewa, Eppawala, Thalawa, Rajanganaya Yaya 5 and Yaya 7, Negampaha, Katiyawa, and the Medical Officers of Health offices in Galnewa, Thalawa, and Rajanganaya are now linked with the Thambuttegama Base Hospital through this system.
Our Ministry plans to expand this system to connect all government hospitals across the country in the coming phases. After launching the system, we also toured the Thambuttegama Base Hospital.
The event was joined by Deputy Director General (Medical Services) Dr. Arjuna Thilakaratne, Director (Health Information) Dr. Palitha Karunapema, Director (Primary Health) Dr. Sarathchandra Kumarawansa, Director of North Central Provincial Health Services Dr. Nelum Samaruthilaka, Director of Anuradhapura Regional Health Services Dr. Chandana Kedangamuwa, Head of Health Sector for Sri Lanka and Maldives, ADB, Dr. Kumari Navaratne, Senior Social Development Officer Herath Banda Jayasundara, Director of the Primary Health Services Digitalization Project Dr. Anil Dissanayake, other health staff, and members representing local councils.
