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About Kalutara MOH Office
The Kalutara Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office operates as a key field unit under the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS), providing essential primary and preventive health services to the Kalutara district.
With a committed team of public health inspectors, midwives, nurses, and supervisors, the office ensures health monitoring, maternal and child care, dental outreach, and community health education across all 36 PHM areas.
As a training base affiliated with NIHS, it also contributes to building the next generation of public health professionals through structured field placements.
MOH Office — Kalutara
Delivering comprehensive public health services to the communities of Kalutara, guided by dedicated professionals and a commitment to community well-being.
Administrative Coverage
Serves all GN divisions within the Kalutara MOH boundary under NIHS field services.
Public Health Programme
Ongoing MCH clinics, school dental care, and community health outreach programmes.
Field Training Site
Affiliated with NIHS for practical training of public health professionals.
MOH Level Staff & Field Areas
Current cadre positions and approved strength across all public health categories
| Category | Details | MOH Kalutara |
|---|---|---|
| SPHI | SPHIs in position | 2 |
| Approved cadre | 2 | |
| PHNS | PHNSs in position | 3 |
| Approved cadre | 4 | |
| SPHM | SPHMs in position | 3 |
| Approved cadre | 3 | |
| PHI | PHIs in position | 11 |
| Approved cadre | 12 | |
| PHI areas | 12 | |
| PHM | PHMs in position | 36 |
| Approved cadre | 41 | |
| PHM areas | 36 |
MOH level staff and field areas
| Type | Number |
|---|---|
| MCH clinics | 17 |
| Adolescent Dental Clinics | 1 |
| Schools | 36 |
| School dental clinics | 3 |
| Community Dental Clinics | 2 |