Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The special ward at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital (SJPH), which had until now been reserved exclusively for the use of the President, will open to the public for the provision of medical treatment to the public from today (25).Geographic Reference

This decision was taken jointly by the Health Ministry and the hospital administration, in accordance with instructions given by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Constructed in 1984 with a grant from the Government of Japan, Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital was originally established with a capacity of 1,000 beds. However, in line with the initial design, an additional special unit, designated as Room No. 1001, was included exclusively for the personal use ...