WHO Expert Team Concludes Review of Sri Lanka's Health System, Presents Recommendations

An international expert team from the World Health Organization (WHO) held discussions with Sri Lanka's Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, on October 20th. The meeting, held at the Ministry, focused on reviewing the current performance and progress of Sri Lanka's health system. A key point of discussion was the government's initiative to establish 1000 "Arogya Health and Wellness Centers", aimed at strengthening primary healthcare and controlling non-communicable diseases. The WHO team is in Sri Lanka to provide recommendations for further enhancing the health system, a visit initiated at the Minister's request. The experts are scheduled to remain in the country until October 24th.