IIHS and Melsta Hospitals Ragama Sign MoA to Strengthen Clinical Training and Academic Collaboration

The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) proudly marks a transformative milestone in Sri Lanka’s healthcare landscape with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Melsta Hospitals Ragama. This partnership unites two of the nation’s most respected institutions, each driven by a shared commitment to strengthening clinical education, expanding professional training opportunities, and advancing academic excellence in healthcare.

The MoA signing ceremony was held with the distinguished presence of Mr. C. R. Jansz, Chairman of Melsta Hospitals Ragama (Pvt) Ltd, and Dr. K. Thiyagarajah Iraivan, Chief Executive Officer of Melsta Hospitals Ragama (Pvt) Ltd, accompanied by members of their senior leadership team. IIHS was represented by Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, and Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva, Pro-Vice Chancellor, symbolizing a collaboration built on mutual trust, expertise, and a long-term vision for national development.

This strategic alliance is set to create significant pathways for IIHS students to gain hands-on clinical exposure within a state-of-the-art hospital environment, strengthening their competencies and preparing them for global healthcare careers. The partnership will facilitate joint academic initiatives, streamlined clinical placements, and continuous professional development activities—ensuring that students and healthcare professionals benefit from world-class training aligned with international standards.

Beyond education, the collaboration reflects a bold commitment to innovation and capacity building. By combining IIHS’s academic leadership with Melsta Hospitals Ragama’s clinical excellence, the partnership aims to contribute meaningfully to improving patient care, advancing evidence-based practice, and nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders who will shape the future of the industry both locally and globally.

This MoA stands as a testament to what can be achieved when forward-thinking organizations come together with a shared purpose: to uplift the healthcare sector and inspire transformative change across Sri Lanka.