Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A health service will be established in Sri Lanka which prioritizes the well-being of the people and ensures accountability, while health professionals are committed to safeguarding public health, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

The Minister said this while participating in the opening of the Mapalagama Health and Wellness Center in the Galle District as the first step of the "Healthy Sri Lanka" program.

Under this program, which is implemented under the government's innovative program for a healthy country, 100 primary health care centers are scheduled to be opened this year.

The centers, established in convenient and easily accessible locations, will operate as comprehensive...