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Progressive care with compassion

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Digital transformation at hospital doorstep

Giving children the care they deserve.

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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.‘’

Minister of Health and Mass Media

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa

Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media

Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni

Secretary / Ministry of Health and Mass Media

Dr. Anil Jasinghe

Director General of Health Services

Dr. Asela Gunawardena

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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Dedicated Multi Professional Healthcare Team

Progressive care with compassion

Highly skilled clinicians back by cutting edge technology

Digital transformation at hospital doorstep

Giving children the care they deserve.

Minister of Health and Mass Media

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa

Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media

Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni

Secretary / Ministry of Health and Mass Media

Dr. Anil Jasinghe

Director General of Health Services

Dr. Asela Gunawardena

Health Highlights

National Health Performance Dashboard

Ministerial Declaration on Adolescent – Responsive Health Systems

Drug Availability – SWASTHA

Donate Now – Sri Lanka Needs You

COVID-19 Smart Vaccine Certificate

Featured News

The Japanese government’s continued support for the development of the Sri Lanka National Hospital…

The first program of the “Arogya” Mobile Health Clinic Program, which is being conducted for the well-being of government institution staff and their family members, is being conducted in Ja-Ela, focusing on the Gampaha District, for Sri Lanka Police officers.

India to fund emergency unit and equipment at Mannar District General Hospital

The Minister of Health and Mass Media’s attention to the current health services in the Trincomalee district of the Eastern Province.

The state-of-the-art infectious waste incinerator installed at the Trincomalee District General Hospital will be opened to the public. State-of-the-art infectious waste incinerators for 15 government hospitals…

Minister of Health and Mass Media inspects Kotelawala Defence University Hospital. A special discussion on the current status, future vision and objectives of the hospital.

A meeting between the Minister of Health and Mass Media and the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka.

The Arogya Mobile Health Clinic organized by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media was held throughout the day yesterday (30) at the Kelinkanda Kosgulana Junior College in Palinda.

Plans are underway to provide a state-of-the-art linear accelerator machine to the cancer treatment unit at the Karapitiya National Hospital in Galle…

The technical report on the 2025 National Immunization Conference is handed over to the Minister of Health and Mass Media.

A meeting between the Minister of Health and Mass Media and the Finnish Ambassador.

The report analyzing “Sri Lanka’s Policy on Health Service Delivery for Universal Health Coverage” and “Guidelines for Mainstreaming Gender in Health Policies” is released.

Intensive care medicine is a national priority…

Polonnaruwa National Vortex Specialist Hospital to be inspected by the Minister of Health and Mass Media.

Quality, delicious food for inpatients in government hospitals. A special plate reserved for the patient. The pilot project will be launched at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama…

A five-storey children’s ward complex worth Rs. 600 million will be built for the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.

Primary Health Care Units and Health Centers in the Southern Province are under the supervision of the Minister of Health and Mass Media.

A meeting between the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Minister of Health and Mass Media.

A meeting between the Minister of Health and Mass Media and the Director-General of the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland

Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa elected as the President of the Sri Lanka-India Parliamentary Friendship Association

A comprehensive plan to digitally transform healthcare

The Ministry of Health is fully focused on urgent measures that can be taken to control cancer in the country…

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