World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
What are healthy diets? Joint statement by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization
Publication
31 Oct 2024
Sri Lanka National Multisectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases 2023-2027
11 Jun 2023
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have emerged as a major public health challenge worldwide, causing significant morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic burden. In Sri Lanka, NCDs have become a leading cause of illness and death, posing a significant threat to the overall well-being and development of the nation similar to the rest of the world. The majority, which is 83% of the total deaths per year is caused by non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka. NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases, account for a substantial proportion of the country's healthcare expenditure and impact the productivity of its citizens.
