Asian Development Bank to provide $100 million for Sri Lanka's health sector

Sri Lanka's healthcare system is set to receive a significant boost with a $100 million financial package from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This funding is earmarked to strengthen the nation's macro health coverage program, aiming to ensure all citizens receive quality, safe, and efficient healthcare services.

The initiative focuses on reinforcing the secondary hospital system. This effort is part of a broader strategy to integrate central government and provincial council health services. The announcement was made by Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hanza Wijemununi during a three-day dialogue on strengthening this integrated health service management system, held in Kandy.

The ADB's contribution includes a $100 million Results-Based Loan (RBL) and a $6.9 million grant from the Pandemic Fund. These funds will support health development projects from November 2025 through 2030. The primary goal is to enhance the quality and efficiency of services in 82 secondary hospitals located across 82 towns in 26 districts.

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide US$100 million in financial provisions to strengthen the macro health coverage program in the country.