Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said that strengthening primary healthcare remains a core priority under the government's health policy, as Sri Lanka works to curb the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Speaking yesterday at the first meeting of the National Council on Non-Communicable Diseases for 2025, the Minister noted that the Arogya Wellness Center Project plays a key role in supporting early detection and care for vulnerable communities at the grassroots level.

"NCDs such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure and mental health disorders are major obstacles to achieving Sustainable Development Goals," Dr. Jayatissa warned, calling for accelerated pre...