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Expat Health Insurance & Healthcare Guide to Sri Lanka

Expats share their experiences with healthcare and expat health insurance in Sri Lanka.

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Health Insurance for Expats in Sri Lanka

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As you plan your move to Sri Lanka, a key decision awaits: selecting the right health insurance. Should you go with local or expat coverage? This article explores the options and includes experiences shared by expats in Sri Lanka, offering a glimpse into what might work best for you.

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Betsy Burlingame, Expat Exchange

Mental Health Care in Sri Lanka

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The expatriate lifestyle can be stressful when living away from home. It's vital to have knowledge of the mental healthcare system in Sri Lanka, should the need arise for such services.

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Betsy Burlingame, Expat Exchange

Dengue Virus in Sri Lanka

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Residents and travelers in Sri Lanka should be aware of the dengue virus, carried by the Aedes mosquito. Understanding the symptoms of dengue and adopting strategies to avoid mosquito bites are key to maintaining your health in this area.

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Betsy Burlingame, Expat Exchange

Is Health Insurance Required When Moving to Sri Lanka?

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Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Sri Lanka? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Sri Lanka.

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Betsy Burlingame, Expat Exchange

Having a Baby in Sri Lanka

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Discover the ins and outs of having a baby in Sri Lanka through this detailed article. It delves into crucial topics such as the differences between public and private healthcare, approaches to pain management, and the process of finding a suitable doctor. Plus, enjoy personal stories from expats who have embraced parenthood in Sri Lanka.

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Joshua Wood, Expat Exchange
Allianz Care

Allianz Care's plans ensure that you have access to quality healthcare whenever you need it. Our flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. You can submit your claims digitally and our helpline is available 24/7 to help you anytime.

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Allianz Care

Allianz Care's plans ensure that you have access to quality healthcare whenever you need it. Our flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. You can submit your claims digitally and our helpline is available 24/7 to help you anytime.

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Health Care in Negombo, Sri Lanka

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This is an excellent report about the specific health care conditions in Ngombo, Sri Lanka. Information about hospitals, medicines and the best health insurance is included.

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Having a Baby in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Giving birth in Sri Lanka was overall an extremely positive experience. I gave birth at Joeseph Fraser, an all maternity hospital in Colombo. It is the only one of its kind and is most likely where all expats are directed. The facility was fairly up to date although pretty lax sanitary conditions. When I first arrived I was put on a bed in a waiting area where a stray cat and her young litter were sleeping in the bed next to mine! By that time I had been in Sri Lanka for four years and it didn't phase me a bit - I was more worried about what was coming next.

Because I had been in prelabor for three days I was induced with pitocin in an IV and I was given an epidural fairly early on. There was only one delivery room which is separate from the operating room where the epidural was administered. To get from one to the other I had to be wheeled on a gurney out through the main garden which was a bit unnerving although once the epidural kicked in it was sort of nice to be able to see the beautiful blue sky. I vaguely remember commenting about what a nice day it was (only on the way back mind you - on the way there I was doubled up in pain.) Also a note about epidurals - it seems they are fairly uncommon, at least when I was there. There is a lot of pressure on women, by their families, to not use them. Somehow you are not going through real childbirth if you go with the epidural. As an expat, I did not encounter that and my doctor was very neutral and left the decision entirely up to my husband and me.

The labor lasted about six hours and the nurses were very professional and patient. We had also hired a Canadian doctor friend to serve as our doula. We had to clear this with our Sri Lankan doctor, but he was very accommodating. The only drawback was the fact that there was only one delivery room. It had two beds very close to each other and only a curtain in between. There was another woman in early labor in the next bed and I still feel sorry that she had to watch me deliver (and I didn't hold back) knowing what was next for her. They had only just recently changed hospital policy to allow husbands to be with their wife during delivery. The woman next to me only had her mother with her but I'm not sure how I would have felt having her husband in on my delivery. Hopefully they have added another delivery room by now.

I was set to stay at the hospital for three days but only lasted about 24 hours after the birth. The rooms are not air conditioned and the matress on my bizarrely high bed (I needed a foot stool to climb up) was simply a thin foam pad covered in vinyl with a sheet draped on top. So, it was uncomfortable especially when I had an air conditioning and plenty of family help at home. Again the doctor was very accommodating and released me early.

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Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
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Healthcare in Sri LankaHealthcare in Sri Lanka

Expat share advice about healthcare and health insurance in Sri Lanka.

Healthcare-in-Sri-LankaMental Health Care in Sri Lanka

The expatriate lifestyle can be stressful when living away from home. It's vital to have knowledge of the mental healthcare system in Sri Lanka, should the need arise for such services.

The expatriate lifestyle can be stressful when living away from home. It's vital to have knowledge of the mental healthcare system in Sri Lanka, should the need arise for such services....

Healthcare-in-Sri-LankaIs Health Insurance Required When Moving to Sri Lanka?

Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Sri Lanka? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Sri Lanka.

Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Sri Lanka? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Sri Lanka. ...

Healthcare in NegomboHealthcare in Negombo, Sri Lanka

This is an excellent report about the specific health care conditions in Ngombo, Sri Lanka. Information about hospitals, medicines and the best health insurance is included.

expat healthcare surveyAnswer Questions about Healthcare in Sri Lanka

Help others moving to Sri Lanka by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Sri Lanka, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.

Having-a-Baby-In-Sri-LankaExpats Talk about What it's Like Having a Baby in Sri Lanka

Read recent baby reports submitted for Negombo and Panadura.

If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.

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Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
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Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
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