Health: Key NPP manifesto promises

Abstract

The manifesto stresses the need for accessible, high-quality healthcare services for all citizens without financial hardship. To meet global standards and improve Sri Lanka's health system, substantial reforms are proposed, including strengthening financing, human resources, and infrastructure.

These promises require funding through the national budget to ensure the delivery of efficient and patient-centered healthcare to all.

- Gradually increase government expenditure on health to at least 3% of the GDP within a short period. - Provide medical expenses coverage and appropriate allowance to employees who meet with accidents during work, until they return to their duties. - An extended cardiology unit, oncology unit, ophthalmic unit and nephrology unit with facilities in each district/province. - Establish a service feedback unit to investigate complaints from patients and caregivers independently. - Establish an efficient pharmaceutical testing laboratory to ensure drug safety. - Establish government-owned pharmacies in every town. - Set up Primary Mental Health Care Centres in every Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area. - Establish rehabilitation centers in every district. - Establish daily treatment centers in every hospital.