Govt hospital launches first customised patient meal programme

A pilot project to provide nutritious, customised meals for in-patients has been launched for the first time at a government hospital, with the initiative commencing at the Apeksha Hospital Maharagama on Monday (6). Under the programme, in-patients will receive balanced and nutritious meals served on specially designed customised plates, with rice, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs and other items served separately to improve both nutritional value and appetite. Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the initiative aims to enhance patient satisfaction and recovery by improving the quality and presentation of hospital food. Speaking at the launch, the minister also…

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