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Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital reopens in Malabe
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Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital reopens in Malabe
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The Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital in Malabe was ceremonially reopened today (09 November) following its management takeover by a private management entity, at a ceremony attended by Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa as the Chief Guest.

Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) attended the event as Guests of Honour.

The operational management of the Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital was handed over to the Sri Lanka Air Force following a Cabinet decision taken in February 2026.

During the reopening ceremony, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa unveiled the commemorative plaque, officially marking the reopening of the hospital. He subsequently toured the premises accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Defence and the Defence Secretary, inspecting the medical facilities and infrastructure.

Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force Roshan Goonetileke, Mrs. Neville Fernando, Air Force Commander, senior officials from the Ministries of Defence and Health and Mass Media, senior Air Force officers and hospital staff were also present at the occasion.

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