2024 Jan 21
Palliative care is all about giving special medical support to those dealing with serious illnesses by treating the symptoms and not the underlying cause. In Sri Lanka, there’s a growing need for this care because more and more people are facing serious diseases as the population continues to grow.
Here are a few of the hospital and community-based palliative care delivery points in the country.
1. Suwa Arana
Services provided: Inpatient services | Paediatric housing | End-of-life care | Support for children with cancer and their families | Medical care | Nursing care | Emotional care | Spiritual care | Therapy and counselling
Address: 63, Hospital Road, Maharagama
Tel: 0112 850 414 | 0112 363 211
Facebook: @Suwa Arana
Instagram: @suwa.aranalk
Website: Suwa Arana
2. Palliative Care Association of Sri Lanka
Services provided: Day care centre | Home care service | Inpatient service (dedicated beds for palliative care) | Outpatient clinic
Address: 6, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07
Tel: 0112 683 253
Facebook: @Palliative Care Association of Sri Lanka
3. Cancer Care Association Maharagama
Services provided: Home care service | Inpatient service (dedicated beds for palliative care) | Palliative care consultancy | Supportive care services for cancer patients and their families
Address: 45 B, Hospital Road, Maharagama
Tel: 0113 155 229 | 0764 912 787 | 0773 409 787
Facebook: @Cancer Care Association Sri Lanka
Website: Cancer Care Association
4. Sri Lanka Cancer Society Maharagama (Shantha Sevena)
Services provided: Inpatient hospice service | Rehabilitation | Public education and awareness
Address: 65, Hospital Road, Maharagama
Tel: 0112 840 312
Facebook: @Sri Lanka Cancer Society
Instagram: @sl_cancer_society
Website: Cancer Care Society Sri Lanka
5. Sathya Sai Suwasevana
Services Provided: Inpatient hospice service | Palliative care | Expert medical care and pain management | Psychological and spiritual support
Address: 22, Barnes Place, Colombo 07
Tel: 0112 687 014
Facebook: @Sathya Sai International Organisation – Sri Lanka
Website: SSSIO Sri Lanka
6. CANE Hospice Jaffna
Services Provided: Inpatient hospice services | Medical and financial support to cancer patients and cancer education
Address: 05, Sabapathippillai Road, Uduvil, Chunnakam, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 240 258
Website: Cane Sri Lanka
7. Palliative Care Centre at Karapitiya Hospital
Services Provided: In patient services | Team of doctors, psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists and counsellors | Care for patients and their families
Address: Karapitiya Hospital, Maitipe 1st Lane, Galle
Tel: 0912 236 918
Website: Palliative Care Center
Palliative care services are also available through oncology clinics in certain cancer treatment centres across the country.
Do you know of any more places where patients can receive palliative care? Let us know!
