On the 28th of April, we successfully conducted the Dissemination Workshop on “Estimating the Cost for Delivering Services” under the Sri Lanka Gender-Based Violence Health Sector Response Project, at The Winchester Hall, Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo.

The event commenced with opening remarks by Mr. Suchira Suranga, Director - Organizational Learning & Evaluation, FPA of Sri Lanka, followed by addresses from Dr. Ranjith Batuwanthudawa, Director of the Health Promotion Bureau, representing the Director of the Family Health Bureau.

Key study findings were presented by renowned experts:

- Dr. Manoj Fernando, Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

- Dr. Lakshman Senanayake, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

- Prof. Dileep De Silva, Chair Professor of Community Dentistry and Specialist in Health Finance, University of Peradeniya

A lively and engaging discussion was facilitated by Dr. Dinusha Perera, Acting Consultant Community Physician, Gender and Women’s Health Unit, Family Health Bureau.

The workshop brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including Provincial Directors of Health Services (PDHS), Regional Directors of Health Services (RDHS), Medical Officers of Health (MOH), and staff from Mithuru Piyasa Centres across the country, enriching the discussions with their valuable insights and experiences. Ms. Mirai Mario and Ms. Kamani Jinadasa, former Secretary of the National Council of FPA Sri Lanka, participated representing the World Bank Group.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the World Bank and the Family Health Bureau for their continued support and collaboration, and to all participants for making this event a success. Together, we move forward in strengthening the health sector’s response to gender-based violence in Sri Lanka.