Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says steps will be taken to establish 250 'Health and Wellness Centres' across the country to strengthen preventive healthcare services.

The Minister also stated that plans are underway to introduce a multi-functional medical device capable of performing several basic medical tests using a single unit at these centres.

Dr. Jayatissa made these remarks while participating in the inauguration of 42 'Health and Wellness Centres' under the second phase of the pilot programme aimed at establishing 1,000 health centres islandwide.

The inauguration ceremony was held yesterday (24) in Thanamalwila and Heenatiyangala in the Kalutara District.

The Minister noted tha...