Sri Lanka plans to broaden the reach of homeopathy in its healthcare system, focusing on making treatments more affordable and accessible to the public. Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa unveiled this initiative during a visit to the Welisara Homeopathy Hospital, a key government-run facility.
The hospital currently treats conditions such as respiratory issues, skin diseases, diabetes, arthritis, and women’s and children’s health problems. Serving around 200 outpatients daily, it also operates a 24/7 inpatient unit.
Dr. Jayatissa emphasized the advantages of homeopathy, particularly its minimal side effects, and outlined plans to enhance services. These include:
- Filling staff vacancies and ensuring steady medicine supplies.
- Expanding the inpatient unit to 50 beds.
- Introducing services like X-rays, physiotherapy, and specialized consultations.
- Transforming the hospital into a teaching institution.
The Homeopathy Medical Council proposed additional measures to strengthen the system, including:
- Establishing a Homeopathy Medical College.
- Producing medicines locally.
- Expanding clinics and hospitals nationwide.
- Sending more Sri Lankan students to India for advanced training in homeopathy.
These initiatives aim to modernize homeopathy services and integrate them more effectively into Sri Lanka’s healthcare framework.
