Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine, Social Welfare, Probation and Child Care Services, Women Affairs, Youth Affairs, Sports, IT Education, Cooperative Development, Food Supply and Distribution
Closing Ceremony of the Eastern Provincial Sport Festival
The Closing ceremony of the Eastern Provincial Sport Festival 2010 was held at the Weber Stadium in Batticaloa on 25th July 2010. Hon. Rear Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama, Governor, Eastern Province was the Chief Guest at the event....[ More ]
Ministry Office
Mission
Implementation of the development strategies and polices for the Health Sector in accordance with the National and Provincial Strategies and Policies to enhance the physical quality of life of the people.
Key Functions
Providing guidance and policy direction for the Health Sector in the EP.
Executive Management of Health Services including direction, supervision and evolution of services and the provision of personnel and Financial Resources.
Carry out studies to identify areas for the improvement of the Health Status.
The establishment and maintenance of Public Hospitals, Rural Hospitals, Maternity Home and Dispensaries.
The provision of facilities for Public Health Services, Health Education, Nutrition, Family Health Medical & Child Care Food & Food Sanitation Environmental Health Mental Health and Procurement of Drug.
Formulation and Implementation of Health Development Plan and the Annual Health Plan for Province.
Awarding of Scholarship for Post-graduate Education within Sri Lanka to Medical Health Personnel.