Sri Lanka provides free, universal healthcare to all citizens through a comprehensive and historically robust public health system.
* **Public Hospitals:** The **National Hospital of Sri Lanka** in Colombo is the largest teaching hospital in the country. Other major regional facilities include the Teaching Hospitals in Kandy, Karapitiya (Galle), and Jaffna. * **Private Healthcare:** Concentrated largely in Colombo and major urban centers, private hospitals offer premium facilities and shorter wait times. Leading private networks include **Asiri Health**, **Nawaloka Hospitals**, **Lanka Hospitals**, and **Durdans Hospital**. * **Mental Health:** The **National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)** in Angoda is the country's premier specialized facility for psychiatric care. * **Pharmacies:** The state-run **Rajya Osu Sala** (State Pharmaceuticals Corporation) provides regulated, affordable medicines across the island, complemented by extensive private pharmacy networks like Healthguard.