Colombo boasts a dual healthcare system, featuring a robust network of public hospitals offering free universal healthcare alongside highly advanced private medical facilities.
* **Public Hospitals:** The **National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL)** in Colombo is the largest teaching hospital in the country and a central hub for specialized care. Other key public facilities include the **Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children** and the **De Soysa Hospital for Women**. * **Private Hospitals:** For private healthcare, Colombo is a regional medical tourism hub, home to internationally accredited hospitals such as **Lanka Hospitals**, **Nawaloka Hospital**, **Asiri Health** (including Asiri Surgical and Asiri Central), and **Durdans Hospital**. * **Pharmacies:** Numerous pharmacies, notably the state-run *Rajya Osu Sala* alongside extensive private chains, serve the district reliably.
