Mr. Klose highlighted the longstanding presence and contribution of renowned German healthcare companies—including Siemens, B. Braun, Linde, Fresenius, Dräger, and ZEISS—which have supported Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector for decades with cutting-edge medical technology and global expertise.
Joining Mr. Klose at the meeting were Mr. Malintha Gajanayake, Head of Corporate Affairs & Export Promotion, and Ms. Sabrina Kolb, Project Manager at AHK Sri Lanka, further underscoring the delegation’s commitment to fostering strategic dialogue and collaboration in the sector.
During the meeting, AHK Sri Lanka presented a position paper to the Hon. Minister, outlining:
- Key challenges currently faced by the healthcare industry
- Potential risks these challenges pose to patient safety
- A set of internationally recommended best practices to address these issues effectively and sustainably
Both parties recognized the importance of establishing a structured platform for continuous dialogue between the Ministry of Health and German healthcare stakeholders. This initiative aims to bridge regulatory and operational gaps and foster collaboration to ensure the highest standards of healthcare delivery for Sri Lankan citizens.
AHK Sri Lanka further emphasized the urgent need to accelerate the digitalization of healthcare-related processes—particularly in product registration and supply chain traceability. These improvements are essential to enhancing transparency, operational efficiency, and investor confidence, while also encouraging increased foreign direct investment in the sector.
Additionally, AHK Sri Lanka extended an open invitation to the Ministry of Health for continued collaboration in areas such as training, capacity building, knowledge-sharing, and the transfer of technical know-how from Germany’s world-class healthcare ecosystem.
Hon. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa acknowledged the challenges facing the healthcare sector and demonstrated a commendable openness to critically evaluating existing systems and exploring constructive, forward-thinking solutions.
A follow-up meeting will be held between the Ministry’s operational team—including representatives from the Directorate General of Health Services, the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), the Medical Supplies Division (MSD), and the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC)—and members of the AHK Sri Lanka Medical & Health Sector Committee to further elaborate on technical aspects and implementation pathways.
This engagement marks a continued commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector through innovation, dialogue, and trusted international partnerships.
AHK Sri Lanka is part of the German Chamber Network supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). With 150 locations in 93 countries around the world, the members of the German Chamber Network (AHKs) offer their experience, connections, and services to German and companies of the respective partner countries. AHKs are located in all countries of particular importance to German companies and are closely connected to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) in Germany.