{"id":15311,"date":"2026-02-10T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T06:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=15311"},"modified":"2026-02-10T12:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T06:30:54","slug":"knowledge-exchange-workshop-to-strengthen-hta-cooperation-between-india-and-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=15311","title":{"rendered":"Knowledge Exchange Workshop to Strengthen HTA Cooperation between India and Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770693152-india-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770693152-india-6.jpg 650w, https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770693152-india-6-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The five-day Knowledge Exchange Workshop on&nbsp;<strong>Health Technology Assessment<\/strong>&nbsp;(HTA) for a delegation from the Ministry of Health, Government of Sri Lanka, formally commenced today at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. Hosted by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dhr.gov.in\/health-technology-assessment-india-htain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Health Research (DHR)<\/a>, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, the workshop aims to develop a strategic pathway for advancing and institutionalizing HTA in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Rajiv Bahl<\/strong>, Secretary DHR &amp; DG of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), welcomed the delegates and addressed the inaugural session. He described the initiative as a significant&nbsp;<strong>strategic milestone<\/strong>&nbsp;in bilateral healthcare diplomacy and HTA knowledge exchange, underscoring India&#8217;s commitment to supporting regional health initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smt. Anu Nagar, Additional Secretary, DHR, also highlighted the impactful contributions of HTAIn to India&#8217;s healthcare landscape and expressed confidence that this knowledge exchange will benefit the institutionalization of HTA in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment India), an attached office of DHR, plays a pivotal role in evaluating healthcare technologies and ensuring cost-effective, evidence-based health interventions across India. The 5 day workshop, will cover a wide range of topics, including HTA institutional frameworks, governance, methodologies, pricing, and procurement decisions. The objectives include identifying potential collaborative initiatives to strengthen HTA capacities and systems in both nations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Ada Derana Biz <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The five-day Knowledge Exchange Workshop on&nbsp;Health Technology Assessment&nbsp;(HTA) for a delegation from the Ministry of Health, Government of Sri Lanka, formally commenced today at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. 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