India to Supply 100 Ambulances, 50 Health ATMs to Sri Lanka

Union Health Minister JP Nadda held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, on the sidelines of the First BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting in Colombo. The discussions focused on strengthening India-Sri Lanka healthcare cooperation, improving healthcare delivery, expanding emergency medical services and enhancing regional health security.

Had a fruitful bilateral meeting with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health & Mass Media, Hon’ble Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, on the sidelines of the First BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting in Colombo. Reviewed our ongoing health partnerships and discussed avenues to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in healthcare delivery, emergency medical services and regional health security. Witnessed the exchange of an MoU for the supply of 100 additional fully-equipped ambulances to Sri Lanka’s 1990 Suwa Seriya Emergency Ambulance Service, with Indian grant assistance of approximately USD 5.28 million. Also announced India's support for 50 Medical Kiosks/Health ATMs to strengthen primary healthcare and expand access to diagnostics and telemedicine in Sri Lanka, as part of India's USD 450 million post-Cyclone Ditwah rehabilitation package. Guided by Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR vision, India remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s healthcare priorities and deepening our longstanding partnership for the well-being of our people. 🇮🇳🤝🇱🇰 #IndiaSriLanka #BIMSTEC #HealthCooperation

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) November 11, 2026

During the meeting, both sides witnessed the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supplying 100 additional fully-equipped ambulances to Sri Lanka’s 1990 Suwa Seriya Emergency Ambulance Service. The initiative will receive Indian grant assistance of approximately USD 5.28 million. Nadda also announced India's support for 50 Medical Kiosks/Health ATMs to strengthen primary healthcare and improve access to diagnostic facilities and telemedicine services across Sri Lanka.

The medical kiosks are part of India's USD 450 million post-Cyclone Ditwah rehabilitation package for Sri Lanka. Reaffirming India's commitment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Neighbourhood First policy and MAHASAGAR vision, Nadda said India remains dedicated to supporting Sri Lanka's healthcare priorities and further strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two neighbouring countries for the well-being of their people.