## 📈 India-Sri Lanka Partnership to Institutionalize Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

A five-day strategic workshop commenced in New Delhi today, marking a significant milestone in healthcare diplomacy between India and Sri Lanka. The initiative focuses on enhancing Sri Lanka’s capacity to implement evidence-based health interventions. • Strategic Objectives: The workshop aims to develop a formal pathway for institutionalizing Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in Sri Lanka, focusing on governance, methodologies, and pricing. • Key Stakeholders: Hosted by India’s Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Ministry of External Affairs, featuring leadership from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). • Scope of Cooperation: • Evaluating cost-effective healthcare technologies. • Strengthening procurement and pricing decision frameworks. • Identifying collaborative bilateral initiatives for long-term health system capacity building. • National Impact: For Sri Lanka, the institutionalization of HTA is critical for optimizing resource allocation within the healthcare sector, ensuring high-quality, sustainable medical services for the population.