The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $106.9 million funding package to upgrade hospital care across Sri Lanka, according to a press-release. The package combines a $100 million loan and a $6.9 million grant, aimed at making hospital visits safer and more reliable for everyone. Sri Lanka has come a long way in healthcare, but with more older people and changing health needs, hospitals need extra help to handle new challenges.
The new plan will help local hospitals offer better surgeries and specialist care, while making sure services are easier to use for older people and those with special health needs. Takafumi Kadono, ADB’s country director, points out that as health trends change, hospitals need to be ready to treat people quickly and manage cases well.
Besides improving day-to-day hospital care, the funding will go toward making Sri Lanka stronger against future health crises. This means building a center for disease control, boosting labs, and setting up new systems to spot outbreaks sooner. The program will also help fix how hospitals get medicines—by switching to digital tools and introducing fair rules to make the process easier and safer for the public.
Sri Lanka’s healthcare changes will benefit everyone. With easier access to care, families are more likely to stay healthy and take advantage of school and job opportunities. ADB’s support means Sri Lanka is making a bet on the health and future of its people.
