People’s Bank and IIHS partner to support nursing excellence

People’s Bank and the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) have formalised a strategic partnership to enhance educational opportunities for Nurses under the project ‘Heda Nena Weduma’. 
Recognising the global shortage of Nurses, estimated at 13 million worldwide, People’s Bank and IIHS have joined forces to empower aspiring and practicing Nurses through specialised educational loan facilities. Under this initiative, People’s Bank will offer special concessionary interest rates for Nursing Students enrolled in degree programs at IIHS, thereby easing the financial burden associated with higher education.

Founded over two decades ago, IIHS is a pioneer in international university learning centers, having facilitated the education of more than 3,000 local and regional students in the global health and education workforce. The institute’s commitment to excellence in healthcare education is further exemplified by its goal to train and develop 15,000 government Nurses through a Bachelor of Nursing program accredited by esteemed foreign universities based in the UK and Malaysia.

People’s Bank CEO/General Manager Clive Fonseka, underscored the bank’s commitment to supporting the education sector and promoting healthcare excellence. “We are proud to partner with IIHS in this endeavor to provide affordable financing options that will enable more nurses to pursue higher education and fulfill their career aspirations,” said Mr. Fonseka.

Dr. Nihal De Silva, Chairman/Vice Chancellor of IIHS, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, emphasizing its potential to address the critical need for skilled nursing professionals worldwide. “Through ‘Heda Nena Weduma’, we aim to equip nurses with the necessary skills and qualifications to meet international healthcare standards and contribute effectively to healthcare delivery,” remarked Dr. De Silva.

The event was graced by the participationof the People’s Bank Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Clive Fonseka, Deputy General Manager (Retail Banking), T.M.W Chandrakumara, other corporate and executive management staff of People’s Bank, Chairman/Vice Chancellor of The International Institute of Health Science Dr. Nihal De Silva, CEO/Director Academic Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe and other Officials.