Nawaloka Hospitals joins hands with Daiki Lanka to provide skilled caregivers to Japan

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From left: Nawaloka Hospitals Head of Institute Tuan Jamalon, Director and General Manager Vidyajothi Prof. Lal Chandrasena, Daiki Lanka Managing Director Yosuke Nakamura, and Manager – Training Sudantha Senevirathne

Making another significant milestone in its path towards developing the vocational training in healthcare industry in Sri Lanka and setting the high professional standards for skilled caregivers, Nawaloka Hospitals – Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daiki Lanka Ltd. on 21 December 2023.

Internationally, there is a big demand for skilled caregivers. Due to the increasing elderly population globally, skilled caregivers are having better prospects. The Japanese Government has taken the initial step to look after their elderly population. Daiki Group has elder care homes and nursing facilities to provide the required services in Japan. By 2050, an estimated one-third of the population in Japan is expected to be 65 and older. As per the present population, they are in need of 2-2.5 million caregivers. The signed MoU aims to fill the required professional skill for caregivers to work in Japan.

A signing ceremony was conducted at Nawaloka Hospitals – Colombo premises, in the presence of Director and General Manager Vidya Jyothi Prof. Lal Chandrasena along with Daiki Lanka Ltd. Managing Director Yosuke Nakamura. Representing Nawaloka Hospitals – Colombo, Head of Institute Tuan Jamalon, and Manager – Training Sudanthe Senevirathne participated in the ceremony.

Addressing the ceremony, Prof. Lal Chandrasena emphasised the importance of the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and clinical experience at Nawaloka Hospitals and work as skilled caregivers in Japan. In addition, he mentioned the importance of collaboration with Daiki Lanka as a very good platform to learn the Japanese language, the culture and to obtain the employment visa in Japan for graduates. Call 0117173475 for further information.