Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (pronunciation: /sriː ˈlɑːŋkə/), officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea.
Etymology
The name Sri Lanka is derived from the Sanskrit words Sri meaning "resplendent" and Lanka meaning "island". The name was officially adopted in 1972 when the country became a republic.
Health Care in Sri Lanka
Health care in Sri Lanka is provided by a vast network of hospitals, clinics, and health units. The Ministry of Health is responsible for the overall health policy and the delivery of health services in the country.
Hospitals
There are several types of hospitals in Sri Lanka, including Government Hospitals, Private Hospitals, and Teaching Hospitals.
Diseases
Sri Lanka has made significant progress in combating diseases such as Malaria, Dengue Fever, and Tuberculosis. However, the country still faces challenges with non-communicable diseases such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer.
Related Terms
- Healthcare in Sri Lanka
- Ministry of Health (Sri Lanka)
- Government Hospitals (Sri Lanka)
- Private Hospitals (Sri Lanka)
- Teaching Hospitals (Sri Lanka)
- Malaria (Sri Lanka)
- Dengue Fever (Sri Lanka)
- Tuberculosis (Sri Lanka)
- Diabetes (Sri Lanka)
- Heart Disease (Sri Lanka)
- Cancer (Sri Lanka)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sri Lanka
- Wikipedia's article - Sri Lanka
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