Welcome to Nirogi Lanka
NIROGI LANKA: A National Effort for a Healthier Sri Lanka
Led by the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA)
The Government of Sri Lanka of including the Ministry of Health is committed towards a free health service with special emphasis placed on quality care. It has recognized the need for targeting chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD), in particular the rapidly increasing number of diabetics within the lower socio-economic strata.
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- About Nirogi Lanka
Nirogi Lanka is a long-term national initiative focused on preventing and managing non-communicable diseases, especially diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. It is led by the Sri Lanka Medical Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, World Diabetes Foundation, and Rotary International. Since its inception in 2009, Nirogi Lanka has reached thousands across Sri Lanka, helping communities adopt healthier lifestyles through education, early detection, and behaviour change.
- Our Projects
Four Phases. One Mission.
Phase 1
Initial capacity building of health care staff
This phase focused on health education, capacity building, and strengthening healthcare systems through DENOs, care partnerships, and community-based prevention strategies.
Phase 2
Targeted interventions and managing complications
Focused on high-risk groups through screening, early detection, and prevention programs like Nirogi Mātha, Pāda, and Diviya.
Phase 3
Nirogi Diviya - National community-level health promotion
Nirogi Diviya is the largest phase, focused on empowering communities to prevent NCDs through better health awareness, healthy lifestyles, and supportive environments.
Phase 4
Active Lanka - An entry point to wellbeing
Active Lanka, launching in 2025, builds on Nirogi Diviya’s success in partnership with the Ministry of Health and WHO.
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Healthy Communities Through Nirogi Lanka
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