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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

6th Jan 2025

Medicines Regulatory Authority to the urgent observation of the Minister of Health and Media.
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4th Jan 2025

All the services of the Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital have been innovated and steps have been taken to expand the treatment services..
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1st Jan 2025

The official ceremony for the commencement of duties in the new year 2025
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2nd Dec 2024

World AIDS Day (1st December)
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29th Nov 2024

National Conference on Accidents – 2024
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19th Nov 2024

The New Health Minister officially assumes duties.. !
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8th Oct 2024

Sri Lanka receives two awards at the World Health Organization’s South Asian Regional Conference.
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26th Sep 2024

The New Health Minister officially assumes duties.. !
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26th Sep 2024

The New Secretary of the Ministry of Health officially assumes duties.. !
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5th Jul 2024

The first Stroke Treatment Unit in the Southern province was handed over to the public by the Hon. Minister.
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9th May 2024

The introduction of the state-of-the-art CT scanner at Matara District General Hospital
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1st Mar 2024

Medicare 2024 National Health Fair
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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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Vacancies and Recruitments

Emergency Hotline Numbers

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