24/365 Hotline Service
The AMC operates a dedicated 24-hour malaria hotline to ensure rapid response and expert guidance at any time.
Hotline Numbers
011-762 6626 | 071 284 1767
Services Provided
- Immediate reporting of suspected or confirmed malaria cases by healthcare institutions, laboratories, or the public.
- Expert advice on diagnosis, treatment, and case management for clinicians and hospitals.
- Coordination of field investigation and entomological response through the nearest Regional Malaria Office (RMO).
- Assistance to travellers seeking malaria chemoprophylaxis or testing after return from endemic countries.
The 1-2-5 Day Strategy
This hotline plays a crucial role in maintaining the 1-2-5 day strategy — **notification within 1 day**, **investigation within 2 days**, and **response within 5 days** of detection — forming the backbone of Sri Lanka’s prevention-of-re-establishment (PoR) system.