NSB and IIHS Partner to Finance Global Healthcare Education 📈

• Overview: The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) and National Savings Bank (NSB) signed an MoU to provide accessible student loan facilities for healthcare degrees. The initiative utilizes NSB’s island-wide branch network to reach students in rural and suburban regions. • Sector Focus: The partnership covers specialized fields including Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Sports and Exercise Science, and Nutrition. These programs offer internationally recognized qualifications, allowing students to pursue global careers while based in Sri Lanka. • Economic Impact: • Human Capital: Aims to build a globally competent workforce in the healthcare sector. • Forex Savings: Reduces foreign exchange outflow by providing local access to international-standard education. • Financial Inclusion: NSB’s involvement ensures education financing is available to diverse socio-economic backgrounds, supporting the national "knowledge economy." • Strategic Goal: Positions Sri Lanka as a regional hub for healthcare education and supports long-term national development goals through strategic investment in youth and education.