Sri Lanka, June 15 -- The recent fire at an elderly care home in Horana, which claimed the lives of multiple elderly residents, has shocked the nation and raised serious concerns about the safety, oversight, and quality standards within Sri Lanka's care sector. Initial reports indicate that the facility was overcrowded and operating without proper registration, exposing vulnerable residents to unacceptable risks.

This tragedy follows a series of incidents affecting vulnerable citizens, including elderly persons and individuals requiring care who were displaced, injured, or lost their lives during the devastating Cyclone Ditwah disaster. The storm exposed significant challenges in emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and the prot...