Measures have already been taken to set up a medical faculty at Moratuwa University and academic activities at the faculty will begin as soon as possible.
Co-cabinet Spokesman Information, Higher Education, Technology, Innovation and Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardane told the media at the weekly Cabinet media briefing that the Cabinet of ministers approved a proposal made by Health and Indigenous
Medical Services Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi to upgrade the Kalutara National Hospital and the Homagama base hospital as teaching hospitals.
As per the proposal, the Moratuwa Medical Faculty’s academic staff unit is planned to be established at the Kalutara General Hospital and clinical training will be obtained from the Homagama Base Hospital.