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Ministry of Health Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Health is the government institution charged with governing the entire Sri Lankan health system. We play a critical role in protecting the general public's health and make sure that all organizations and institutions that provide products and services to the public adhere to the safety regulations. We ensure that all people and communities in Sri Lanka receive the quality health services they need, without financial hardship.
Our Vision

‘’A healthier nation that contributes to its economic, social, mental and spiritual development.‘’

Our Mission

‘’To contribute to the social and economic development of Sri Lanka by achieving the highest attainable health status through promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services of high quality made available and accessible to people of Sri Lanka.‘’

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Featured News

19th Feb 2024

A grant of 40,000 metric tons of diesel from the Japanese government for the transportation of health services in Sri Lanka.
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16th Feb 2024

The Minister of Health on a special observation tour in Monaragala district General hospital
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23rd Jan 2024

The “Apeksha Piyasa” cancer patient treatment ward, was opened at the new District General Hospital of “Lebima”, Kamburugamuwa, Matara
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12th Jan 2024

The National Council on Non-Communicable Diseases Council met on January 10
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8th Jan 2024

The Series of National Programs for Dengue Mosquito Control and Control will be Initiated
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6th Jan 2024

The National Program to Provide an Additional Dose of Measles Vaccine to Control the Spread of Measles Begins
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21st Dec 2023

Appointment letters will be awarded to 242 interim medical services and paramedical services in Suva Service.
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5th Dec 2023

367 nursing students of Colombo College of Nursing are dedicated to service.
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5th Dec 2023

A modern technical specialized digital X-ray examination machine worth 100 million rupees to Matara District General Hospital.
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4th Dec 2023

The Health Secretary made a special observation at the Clinical Management Center for Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Negombo
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25th Nov 2023

Urgent steps to streamline treatment services at Sir John Kotalawala Defense University Hospital
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28th Oct 2023

An amount of 5.6 billion rupees has been set aside from the treasury to settle the essential payments for the supply of medicines.- Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana
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28th Oct 2023

“1926” marks five years of the National Mental Health Helpline…
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6th Dec 2022

Implementation Support Mission for the Primary Health Care System Strengthening Project
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Vacancies and Recruitments

Emergency Hotline Numbers

1907
SUWASAWANA
117
PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE
1999
TRILINGUAL HEALTH LINE
1990
SUWASERIYA AMBULANCE