MOH Office - Aluthgama
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About Aluthgama MOH Office
The Aluthgama 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 Aluthgama division.
Covering PHI areas including Moragalla, Aluthgama, Dargatown, Nakandalagoda, and Walathara, the office serves a total population of approximately 68,500 residents across all GN divisions.
With a dedicated team of public health inspectors, midwives, nurses, and supervisors, it ensures health monitoring, maternal and child care, dental outreach, and community health education across all 17 PHM areas.
MOH Office — Aluthgama
Delivering comprehensive public health services to the communities of Aluthgama, guided by dedicated professionals and a commitment to community well-being.
Administrative Coverage
Serves all GN divisions within the Aluthgama MOH boundary covering Moragalla, Aluthgama, Dargatown, Nakandalagoda and Walathara areas.
Public Health Programme
Ongoing MCH clinics, school dental care, and community health outreach programmes across 17 PHM areas.
Field Training Site
Affiliated with NIHS for practical training of public health professionals and in-service trainees.
MOH Level Staff & Field Areas
Current cadre positions and approved strength across all public health categories
| Category | Details | MOH Aluthgama |
|---|---|---|
| SPHI | SPHIs in position | 1 |
| Approved carder | 1 | |
| PHNS | PHNSs in position | 2 |
| Approved carder | 2 | |
| SPHM | SPHMs in position | 1 |
| Approved carder | 1 | |
| PHI | PHIs in position | 4 |
| Approved cadre | 5 | |
| PHI areas | 4 | |
| PHM | PHMs in position | 17 |
| Approved cadre | 20 | |
| PHM areas | 17 |
MOH level staff and field areas
| Type | Number |
|---|---|
| MCH Clinics | 8 |
| Adolescent Dental Clinics | 1 |
| Schools | 17 |
| School Dental Clinics | 1 |
| Community Dental Clinics | 1 |