The Project for Digitization of the Eye Clinic at the Seeduwa Vijaya Kumaratunga Memorial Hospital was officially vested with the public on Thursday (04), under the patronage of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.
According to the Ministry of Health, the initiative, launched under the Ministry’s direct supervision, aims to enhance efficiency and quality in national‑level eye care services.
A financial donation of Rs. 3 million by hospital board member Neel Umagiliya enabled the installation of digital systems, following a six‑month pilot project that trained staff in practical applications.
The program introduces computerized management of patient data, medical records, clinical reports, and prescriptions, reducing long queues and ensuring faster, more effective treatment. Services such as cataract removal and diabetic retinopathy care are expected to benefit from improved accuracy and efficiency.
The project forms part of a broader national initiative, supported by the World Health Organization, to digitize Sri Lanka’s entire health system.
During the launch, former President Kumaratunga inspected the progress of the Eye Clinic wards.
Meanwhile, Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa stressed the government’s commitment to modernizing healthcare delivery. (Newswire)
