Sri Lanka Faces Nurse Shortage as 2,528 Leave Profession in Two Years

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Sri Lanka Faces Nurse Shortage as 2,528 Leave Profession in Two Years

Admin - 25 February 2024 - (826)

Sri Lanka Faces Nurse Shortage as 2,528 Leave Profession in Two Years

The All Ceylon Nurses Association raised concerns today, reporting the departure of 2,528 nurses from the profession in the past two years.

The All Ceylon Nurses Association, Chairman, Ravindra Kahandavaarachchi, warned of a "severe crisis" looming in the healthcare sector due to this exodus.

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