Strengthening Sri Lanka’s health policy: USJ, World Bank host workshop View(s):The Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Mass Media and the World Bank Group, will organize the Health Economic Analysis for Evidence-Driven Health Policies Workshop 2026 on March 3–4, 2026 at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo . This high-level two-day workshop aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s capacity in health economics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA), supporting evidence-based, fiscally sustainable health policy decisions. Day 2 will provide hands-on training sessions on conducting cost-effectiveness analysis, methodological case studies, and group-based priority-setting exercises relevant to Sri Lanka’s health system. Senior academics from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will also contribute to the sessions. Key areas of discussion will include:• Health Technology Assessment (HTA)• Cost-Effectiveness and Business Analysis in Health• Global Health Financing Strategies• Evidence-Based Health Policy Case Studies• Practical Applications for Priority SettingThe workshop will serve as an important platform for policymakers, academics, researchers, and health sector professionals to engage in dialogue and practical learning aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s health policy framework.

Source: Sunday Times March 01, 2026 18:17 UTC