Our work in Sri Lanka
Since 1952, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Sri Lanka have been working together to improve the health and well-being of all Sri Lankans. WHO's on-going collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka is outlined in the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2018 - 2023. The CCS is aligned to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Framework, the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework of Sri Lanka, WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work, WHO South East Asia Region’s Flagship Priorities and the National Health Master Plan for Sri Lanka.
One Strategic Plan 2017 - 2021
The fourth Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) outlines the medium-term strategic vision and provides a framework for collaboration on health between Sri Lanka and WHO for the period 2018 – 2023.
The CCS is informed by review and analysis of the evolving health and development context, and the epidemiological and demographic transition within Sri Lanka. It builds upon the lessons learnt from implementation of the previous CCS and is guided by the principles of equity, respect for human rights, value for money, people-centred care and results-driven approach.
The four strategic priorities identified in the CCS respond to WHO’s strategic advantage and value addition to further the health and development agenda in the country. The CCS is used as a tool by the WHO Country Office for Sri Lanka for multisectoral engagement and integrated approaches to achieve the health-related SDGs, and to contribute to the health and well-being of the people of Sri Lanka.