Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka Government of Sri Lanka Country Resources Child and Youth General Health Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards Sri Lanka 1 January 2015 Policy document

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Sri Lanka has ratified many international conventions such as the Geneva Convention Act, No. 4 of 2006 and also has passed many national ordinances and acts relevant to children and young people such as the Constitution of Sri Lanka, the Ten-year Health Master Plan, and the National Child Protection Act and the National Authority of Tobacco and Alcohol Act.
A strong political commitment and multi-sectoral actions are needed to address the emerging issues related to the health of young people in Sri Lanka. A well-defined policy and a strategic plan will serve as a guideline to the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders of various governmental and non-governmental organizations to act in a coordinated manner.
The main areas addressed in this policy on the health of young people respond to health problems, prevention of health-related issues, and promotion of health of young people.

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