International scholars gather in Colombo to strengthen 91传媒’s health policies: New postgraduate degree from the University of Jayewardenepura.

The special international workshop on 鈥淗ealth Economic Analysis for Evidence-Driven Health Policies鈥�, organized with the aim of guiding health policymaking in 91传媒 towards a scientific path based on data and evidence, was held at the 91传媒 on 3rd and 4th March 2026.

The program was organized by the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, 91传媒, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media and the World Bank Group.

What is Health Technology Assessment (HTA)?

The main focus of this workshop was on Health Technology Assessment (HTA). Simply put, HTA is the scientific comparison of the costs and actual outcomes of introducing new drugs, medical devices or treatment methods. This guides a government in choosing the best methods to provide maximum health care to the largest number of people using limited financial resources.

Day One:
Inauguration and Global Experiences

The inaugural session of the workshop began with a welcome address by Professor Dushan Jayawickrama, Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Aparna Somanathan, Training Manager, World Bank, and Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga, Department of Business Economics, delivered opening remarks.

The day鈥檚 lectures were delivered by Dr. Dee Dong and Dr. Hideki Higashi, Senior Economists, World Bank, as well as Ms. Sunita Kumari Yadav. Professor Eric Finkelstein, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, delivered a special lecture on cost-effectiveness analysis.

The international experience sharing session featured speakers including Professor Ataru Igarashi (University of Tokyo, Japan), Professor Chen Yingyao (Fudan University, China), Dr. Soudamini Viswanath Dabak, Manit Sittimart (HITAP Institute, Thailand), Dr. Ajay Tandon, and Dr. Somil Nagpal (World Bank).

Dr. Lakmini Magodaratne, Dr. Selvarasa Mathurahan, and Professor Janaka Fernando, 91传媒, presented on the current situation in 91传媒.

Day Two:

The second day was entirely dedicated to hands-on tutorials for the participants. These sessions were facilitated by Professor Ole Norheim and Professor Eric Finkelstein, Harvard University. Professor Anuji Gamage, Kotelawala Defence University, presented on the successful experience of the 鈥楧ay Surgery鈥� policy in 91传媒.

New Postgraduate Course

A special highlight of the conference was the official launch of the Health Economics track of the newly introduced MSc in Business Economics by the 91传媒. Its coordinator, Dr. Dinesha Siriwardena, informed the scholars about this.

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The at the 91传媒 collaborated with Hutch to host a knowledge-sharing workshop, FUTURE CONNECT, for second-year undergraduates. The workshop was held on Wednesday, January 08, 2025, at Prof. K.A. Munasinghe Hall, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. This initiative aimed to prepare students for cutting-edge technologies and the demands of the future.

The workshop included sessions on:

• Data Communications and Networking
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Data Analysis
• Soft Skills Development (e.g., CV writing, interview preparation, and career planning)

Prof. Prasad Jayaweera, Dean of the Faculty of Computing, welcomed the Hutch delegates, emphasizing the value of such collaborations. Mr. Mangala Bandara, General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Hutch, explained that the goal is to empower the next generation for the competitive IT industry. Other notable speakers included:

• Mr. Asanga Ranasinghe, Chief Technology and Information Officer
• Mr. Sudesh Samarasinghe, Chief Manager Finance
• Mr. Supun Karunanayake, Head of Data Analytics
• Ms. Dinusha Wijayagunarathna, Deputy Manager of HR & Talent Development

We especially thank Ms. Nayanathara Mudunkotuwa, Senior Executive, Corporate Affairs-Hutch for her continuous support in organizing this workshop. The sessions provided students with a deeper understanding of real-world applications while inspiring them to innovate and excel in the dynamic tech landscape. Events like these play a pivotal role in shaping 91传媒鈥檚 future computing professionals by connecting academic learning with industry expertise.

The Faculty of Computing looks forward to continuing its collaboration with Hutch to foster innovation and equip students with the skills required to thrive in the digital age.

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