Sri Lanka’s extensive network of public healthcare workers has been the underlying force behind the country’s pandemic response. This series of articles, beginning with the Puttalam District, aims to capture the ground realities of pandemic management, from the perspectives of public health workers around the country.
Highlights:
Sri Lanka’ test, trace, treat pandemic management strategy has relied heavily on the country’s well established public healthcare system.
Nearly a year in, health workers from around the country have gained valuable insights and experiences on pandemic management.
The Puttalam District, among the first to be hit by the pandemic, has responded to unique risk factors and ground realities in pandemic management.