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Sri Lanka Retrieval Project

Building retrieval medicine
where it is needed most.

A long-term initiative to develop sustainable, locally-led retrieval medicine capability in Sri Lanka. Target operational date: 2030.

In Progress — Phase 1

Sri Lanka
Land of endless smiles.

Sri Lanka has a unique health system commended by the WHO to be one of the best low-cost health systems in the world, a committed medical workforce, and the geographic and logistical profile that makes organised retrieval medicine both necessary and achievable.

What is missing is a formalised retrieval framework — the protocols, training, equipment standards, and coordination infrastructure that convert clinical competence into system-level capability. This project aims to build that, with Sri Lankan clinicians, for Sri Lanka.

Project StatusProposal submitted to Ministry of Health
Current PhasePhase 1 — Preliminary Planning
Target OperationalLate 2030
ApproachLocally-led, internationally supported

Project Timeline

Phase 12026 – 2027

Preliminary Planning & Proposal

Project concept developed and scoped
Draft proposal prepared for Ministry of Health Sri Lanka
Draft forwarded to Ministry of Health Sri Lanka
Awaiting formal analysis and response
Phase 22027 – 2028

Stakeholder Engagement

Ministry of Health response and dialogue
Identification of in-country clinical partners
Mapping of existing retrieval and emergency transport infrastructure
Engagement with relevant professional bodies
Phase 32028 – 2029

Needs Assessment & Framework Design

In-country scoping visits and clinical assessment
Gap analysis across transport, staffing, and equipment
Draft retrieval framework developed with local clinicians
Training curriculum outline agreed
Phase 42029 – 2030

Pilot Programme

Pilot retrieval training programme delivered
Simulation and scenario-based exercises conducted
Initial equipment and protocol standards trialled
Pilot outcomes reviewed and curriculum refined
Phase 52029 – 2030

Scale & Integration

Programme expanded to additional regions
Integration with national emergency medical services framework
Local faculty development and train-the-trainer programme
Governance and quality assurance structures established
TargetLate 2030

Operational

Sustainable local retrieval medicine programme operational
Ongoing education and case review structure in place
Partnership model available for replication in region

Get Involved

If you have experience in retrieval medicine capacity-building, global health system development, or connections in Sri Lanka's health sector, we want to hear from you. Reach out at projects@taskingcall.com.