The Open University of Sri Lanka and the Hemas Hospitals (Pvt.) Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a mechanism for institutional collaboration. The objective of this MoU is to promote public- private partnership between The Open University of Sri Lanka and the Hemas Hospitals (Pvt.) Ltd. for the academic and professional development of nursing personnel that will ultimately lead to the provision of a safe and effective system of healthcare for patients in hospitals and in the community.