‘Lanka’s National Immunization Program has won Int’l recognition

Nadira Gunatilleke

Sri Lanka’s National Immunization Program has won International recognition as one of the best in the world. Through this program Sri Lanka achieved best health indicators in the region, Health Ministry Additional Secretary Dr Palitha Maheepala said.

He was addressing the gathering after ceremonially launching the operations of the Health Ministry after the commencement of the second term of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Dr Mahipala said that Sri Lanka has made great strides by cutting down the infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate and controlling communicable diseases.

Dr Mahipala pointed out that the Ministry has already launched a massive program under the direction of Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena to control non communicable diseases in the country.

Sri Lanka’s health sector has already achieved many goals. The Health Ministry will do its best to make Sri Lanka the Wonder of Asia according to President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s vision. All Ministry officials including Health Services Director General Dr. Ajith Mendis were present at the occasion.