Asiri Health, one of Sri Lanka’s leading chain of private hospitals and diagnostic facilities, has launched Asiri Academy of Health Sciences (AAHS), an initiative to provide youth with access to internationally recognized healthcare qualifications at an affordable cost.
Expanding horizons, Asiri Health has also partnered the Malaysian campus of the University of Wollongong, Australia empowering youth with pathways to become among the most in-demand healthcare professionals globally.
A recent report by the respected global health and humanitarian organization, Project HOPE, states; “The world will need 80 million health workers to meet the demands of the global population by 2030.” The high demand highlights the opportunities for building international healthcare careers. In addition, Sri Lankan private sector nurses often do not obtain the Sri Lanka Nursing Council Registration. The new pathway created by AAHS ensures nursing students will receive registration in Malaysia, generating a potential employment channel for other countries.
Asiri Health Chief Executive Officer Dr. Manjula Karunaratne said; “The Asiri Academy of Health Sciences (AAHS) was established this year to provide access to international education for the youth of Sri Lanka and the region. There is a high demand for healthcare professionals, especially nurses, locally and internationally and it is our intention to provide access to quality education at an affordable price.”
He added, “This year we offer the Foundation in Health Sciences program which has articulated pathways to the Malaysian Campus of an Australian University – University of Wollongong (UoW). UoW is a highly ranked University and is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.”
AAHS offers an 8-month Foundation in Health Sciences Programme as a curated course of study introducing basic health sciences and organizational skills. The Foundation offers a pathway to the Diploma program. Students who complete the Foundation program have the option of transferring to the Malaysian campus to undertake their Diploma. Students who have successfully completed their Ordinary Level examinations or awaiting results are eligible to register for the programme.
Students who enroll in the 3-year Diploma programme accredited to the University of Wollongong (Australia), Malaysian Campus, can select from high demand fields such as Nursing, Physiotherapy and Health Services. Upon completing their studies, students will receive an Australian Diploma Certificate issued by the University of Wollongong.
AAHS represents an extension of Asiri Health’s trusted leadership and dedication to delivering inclusive healthcare services through educational endeavours such as its Nurses Training School of four decades. Initially AAHS is launching operations with Education Centers in Colombo and Kandy, catering to the Western and Central Provinces. Expansion to Galle will take place by 2024.
Today, AAHS, serves as an exceptional gateway for students aspiring to embark on international healthcare careers.
