Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that a series of community health centres will soon be launched to provide early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, as well as referrals to hospitals for further treatment. These centres aim to bring healthcare services closer to the public.

Accordingly, starting from September 26, ten health centres will be opened as part of a pilot project across five districts, Minister Nalinda stated.

He shared these plans while participating in the "Aarogya" mobile wellness programme held in the Eheliyagoda Divisional Secretariat Division of Ratnapura District.

He added that during this year, foundations will be laid for 100 new health centres, and over the next three ye...