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About Payagala MOH Office
The Payagala 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 Payagala division.
Covering PHI areas including Payagala, Pothuwila, Halkandawila, Maggona, Beruwala, Maradana, and Mahagoda, the office serves a total population of over 123,000 residents across all GN divisions.
With a committed 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 33 PHM areas.
MOH Office — Payagala
Delivering comprehensive public health services to the communities of Payagala, guided by dedicated professionals and a commitment to community well-being.
Administrative Coverage
Serves all GN divisions within the Payagala 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 Payagala |
|---|---|---|
| SPHI | SPHIs in position | 1 |
| Approved carder | 1 | |
| PHNS | PHNSs in position | 3 |
| Approved carder | 4 | |
| SPHM | SPHMs in position | 2 |
| Approved carder | 2 | |
| PHI | PHIs in position | 7 |
| Approved cadre | 10 | |
| PHI areas | 7 | |
| PHM | PHMs in position | 32 |
| Approved cadre | 41 | |
| PHM areas | 33 |
MOH level staff and field areas
| Type | Number |
|---|---|
| MCH Clinics | 15 |
| Adolescent Dental Clinics | 1 |
| Schools | 37 |
| School Dental Clinics | 1 |
| Community Dental Clinics | — |