Ministry of Health & Mass Media
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Overview
The Ministry of Health & Mass Media in Sri Lanka oversees the nation’s health system and media landscape, aiming for high health standards through promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services, ensuring accessible quality care for all citizens. It manages health policies, public health initiatives (like behavior change communication), and supports the media through its key arm, the Department of Government Information (DGI), which handles media welfare, accreditation, and public information access, fostering a responsible media culture alongside health promotion.
Founded Year
1931
Ownership Type
Government-Owned / State-Owned Enterprise
Business Model
B2C (Business to Consumer)
Time Zone
+5.30
Mission
Achieve highest health status: Contribute to social and economic growth by ensuring high-quality health services (promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative) are accessible to all Sri Lankans without financial hardship. Policy & Standards: Formulate health policies, set standards, and provide strategic direction for the entire health system, ensuring safety and quality of services and products. Public Empowerment: Educate and empower the public to control and improve their own health through effective communication and community mobilization.
Vision
A healthier nation that contributes to its economic, social, mental and spiritual development
Core Values
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Head Office Country
Sri Lanka