Four state hospitals to receive new cath labs under Rs. 1.2 bn initiative (opens original article in a new tab)

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Health and Mass Media is installing four new cardiac cath labs in state hospitals as part of a Rs. 1.2 billion initiative to improve access to advanced heart disease treatment.

• Four state hospitals will receive new cath labs as part of a Rs. 1.2 billion initiative.
• Each cath lab unit is valued at Rs. 300 million and includes advanced imaging and AI technology.
• The project aims to reduce waiting times and improve cardiac care efficiency.