15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Sri Lanka
Last updated on Mar 04, 2023
Summary: The quality of medical care in Sri Lanka is generally considered to be good, although it may not be as advanced as in the US. Emergency services are available and ambulances can be called by dialing the emergency number, which is 119. Hospitals in Sri Lanka are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals.
How are healthcare services Sri Lanka?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Sri Lanka, they replied:
"Sri Lanka has a comprehensive healthcare system that provides a range of services to its citizens. The public healthcare system is largely funded by the government and is free or heavily subsidized for citizens. The quality of public healthcare in Sri Lanka is generally good, with a wide range of services available. Foreign residents do have access to the public healthcare system, although they may be required to pay a fee. Expats in Sri Lanka can use the public healthcare system, but they may need to pay a fee for certain services. In addition, there are also private healthcare providers in Sri Lanka that offer more specialized services, but these are usually more expensive than the public system," remarked one expat living in Sri Lanka.
"I have had great care, in Colombo. Great physicians and clinics. Most doctors have practice inside the hospitals as well. It might be even more advanced now! Great Private Hospitals: 1. Apollo ( expensive, but thanks to Dollar Rupee exchange rate) Regional's best 2. Nawaloka 3. Durdens 4. Asiri ," said one expat living in Sri Lanka.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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Additional Information:
- Sri Lanka Guide
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Sri Lanka
- Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Sri Lanka
- Best Places to Live in Sri Lanka
- Guide to Real Estate in Sri Lanka
- Pros & Cons of Living in Sri Lanka
- Cost of Living in Sri Lanka
- How to Navigate the Health System in Sri Lanka
- Residency Guide to Sri Lanka
- 5 Tips For Living In Sri Lanka