WHO Sri Lanka

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

To halve injuries and improve trauma care by 2030, Ministry of Health - Sri Lanka, Health Organization (WHO) & the National Trauma Secretariat co-hosted the National Trauma Conference 2025 under the theme “Tackling Turbulences: Teaming up for Transformation.” Together for safer roads and stronger emergency care! 🚑🤝

24/10/2025

⚠️ Neurological disorders are responsible for over 11 million deaths globally each year.

WHO's latest report shows that neurological conditions now affect more 3 billion people worldwide - 40% of the global population.

For more: https://www.who.int/news/item/14-10-2025-11-million-lives-lost-each-year-urgent-action-needed-on-neurological-care

24/10/2025

to prevent:

✅ Human papillomavirus (HPV), protecting against cervical cancer.

Screening plays a vital role in preventing and controlling cervical .

Finally, treatment and palliative care are also essential to ensure comprehensive care.

24/10/2025

20/10/2025

Happy !
இனிய #தீபாவளி வாழ்த்துக்கள்!
දීපවාලි සුබ පැතුම්!

17/10/2025

Last week FETP stakeholders came together to develop the National Action Plan for Field Epidemiology 2026-2030.

Supported through the Pandemic Fund grants for the Plan aims to streamline FETP implementation in the country.

World Health Organization South-East Asia Region - WHO SEARO

17/10/2025

Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action 2025 Webinar

“Accelerating Cervical Cancer Elimination in Sri Lanka: From Commitment to Action”

🗓 Date: 4 November 2025
⏰Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (IST)
📍 Platform: Zoom

👉 Register here: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uIjV4MnHTzmagml0tcmZPQ

16/10/2025

16/10/2025

has come to an end!

Member States adopted resolutions and decisions to address public health priorities — with the highlight being the Colombo Declaration on ‘Healthy Ageing through strengthened primary health care’, focused on the well-being of an ageing population set to double by 2050. 👵🏽👴🏽

Hosted by 🇱🇰, the 3⃣-day session reaffirmed the Region’s collective commitment to building a healthier future for all.

🔗: https://www.who.int/southeastasia/news/detail/15-10-2025-who-south-east-asia-regional-committee-concludes-with-landmark-decisions-and-commitments-to-accelerate-health-for-all

16/10/2025

At , Member States agreed for migrant-sensitive approaches within Universal Health Coverage policies and health system strengthening, to help ensure equitable access to quality health services without financial hardship for migrants.

The resolution also calls for strengthening cross-border and multi-sectoral collaboration to address specific health needs of .