Sri Lanka Guide: Health

One of the most important things when going abroad is to make sure that you are covered in case of accidents or illness. Our health guide provides information on health insurance, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies.

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  Health care in Sri Lanka

  An overview of the system

  Sri Lanka’s health sector performs surprisingly well compared to other lower-middle-income economies. Nevertheless you should not expect Western standards throughout the country.

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  Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies

  Where to go with health problems

  The government aims to make sure that there is a clinic within two kilometres of every inhabitant. Therefore the network is very good, nevertheless. for serious issues you may be transferred to Colombo or even out of the country.

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  Health insurance

  Does it make sense to go private?

  The government’s focus in public health lies rather in accessibility and equity than in high standards. Therefore richer people and expats tend to go to private hospitals.

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  Health precautions

  What you should know before coming to Sri Lanka

  The only obligatory vaccination is against yellow fever if you have been to a yellow fever country before arriving in Sri Lanka. In fact, you should consider some more vaccinations and precautions when you go to Sri Lanka.

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