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About Us

Protecting Communities Through Prevention and Awareness

Our Vision

A malaria-free Sri Lanka

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Our Mission

Plan and implement a comprehensive programme to sustain intensive surveillance, comprehensive case management, outbreak preparedness, providing information to travellers and high-risk groups, and rapid response for prevention of re-establishment of malaria in Sri Lanka.

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Guiding Principles

The National Malaria Strategy is based on the following guiding principles:

  • Using locally appropriate, evidence based, environmentally friendly policies and strategies conforming to recommendations of WHO's Global Malaria Programme and the SEA Regional strategy for prevention of re-establishment of malaria
  • Equity
  • Universal access to quality malaria diagnosis, treatment and prevention
  • Emphasis on coverage of vulnerable populations
  • Value for money
  • Good governance
  • Being sensitive to rights of people
  • Being gender responsive
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