Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Health Ministry has finalised plans to construct an international-standard treatment centre in Muruthalawa, Kandy, dedicated to children with autism and special needs.

Speaking to the media following a Kandy District Health and Nutrition Committee meeting at the District Secretariat, Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni announced that the new facility will serve a dual purpose by delivering specialised clinical care while simultaneously serving as an academic research venue for university students.

The initiative forms part of a broader health infrastructure expansion across the district. In Eriyagama, the Ministry plans to establish a dedicated geriatric facility designed to study aging-related health i...