Sri Lanka’s one of the main government owned healthcare institutions, Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital (SJGH) has recorded a Rs. 121 million after tax loss for the year 2017. Highlighting on the financial performance of the hospital, Department of Public Enterprises (PED) in the latest annual review points out that Budgetary Support has been given to SJGH since its inception as the hospital’s pricing structure is not fully cost reflective in year 2017.

The report notes that SJGH has expanded its laboratory services by enhancing variety of tests available, and has introduced fully refurbished physiotherapy unit, and further strengthening the internal controlling system by improving the accuracy of billing system. PED also adds that SJGH has implemented a project of modernizing the ward wash room facilities during the year under review.

- Reporting by Devendra Francis