District General Hospital-Matale

14/05/2026

🌸 Proudly Celebrated – International Nurses Day 2026 🌸

On 14th May 2026, District General Hospital Matale joyfully celebrated International Nurses Day at the Hospital Auditorium. The event was graced by the presence of:

✨ Hon. Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramarathne
✨ Hon. Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Mr. Gamagedara Dissanayake
✨ District Secretary Mr. L.P. Madanayake
✨ Director of Nursing Health Services Mrs. M.B.C. Samanmalee
✨ Along with other distinguished guests

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Hospital Director, Consultants, Nursing Sisters, Unit In-Charges, and all Nursing Officers whose dedication and teamwork made this celebration a resounding success.

💙 Together, we honored the compassion, resilience, and invaluable service of nurses — the true pillars of healthcare.

13/05/2026

International Nurses Day 2026 🌸
District General Hospital, Matale
From all of us at District General Hospital Matale, we extend heartfelt gratitude and warm wishes to every nurse.
May your compassion continue to heal, your service continue to inspire, and your light continue to shine across generations. 💗

08/05/2026

🌟 Highlights of CPR Workshop 🌟

We are proud to announce the successful completion of the CPR Workshop held on 6th May 2026 at the District General Hospital, Matale. This program was organized by the Quality Management Unit to strengthen emergency preparedness and patient safety.

🙏 A heartfelt appreciation to our Director for the guidance and support.
👏 Special thanks to our esteemed main resource persons:

Dr. Wasana Jayawardhana – Consultant Anaesthetist

Dr. Harendra Hewapathirana – Consultant Emergency Physician

✨ We also extend our gratitude to all additional resource persons whose expertise and dedication made this program impactful.

Together, we continue to build a culture of excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. 💙

District General Hospital, Matale

06/05/2026

🧼✨ World Hand Hygiene Day – 5th May 2026 ✨🧼

The Infection Control Unit at DGH Matale proudly organized a comprehensive Hand Hygiene Awareness Program for the entire staff, reinforcing the vital role of clean hands in patient safety and infection prevention.

🌟 Key Highlight:
This impactful session was enriched by the expertise of Consultant Microbiologist Dr. Lakimini Yapa, whose valuable contribution guided staff towards best practices in hand hygiene.

👏 A heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Lakimini Yapa and the Infection Control Unit for their dedication to strengthening healthcare standards and safeguarding our patients.

👐 Let’s continue to uphold the spirit of “Clean Hands – Save Lives” every day!

05/05/2026

👐✨ World Hand Hygiene Day – 5th May 2026 ✨👐

At District General Hospital, Matale, we join the global call to action:
“Clean Hands Save Lives.”

Hand hygiene is the simplest, yet most powerful act to protect our patients, colleagues, and community. Every time we wash or sanitize our hands, we prevent infections, safeguard health, and honor our duty of care.

Today, let us recommit to this life-saving practice — not just as healthcare professionals, but as human beings responsible for one another.

💧 Clean hands.
❤️ Safe patients.
🌍 A healthier world.

Together, we can make infection prevention a daily habit and a lasting legacy.

30/04/2026

🌟 Training Highlight – Advancing Patient Safety 🌟

On 29th April 2026, the Quality Management Unit in collaboration with the Biomedical Engineering Unit -TH Peradeniya conducted a comprehensive Medical Equipment Training at the Hospital Auditorium.

This impactful session for nurses and healthcare assistants focused on:

🔹 Safe operation of medical equipment

🔹 Critical safety protocols

🔹 Best practices for effective clinical use

💡 The program strengthened staff knowledge and skills, ensuring safer patient care and improved clinical efficiency.

26/04/2026

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