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Nuwara Eliya has reliable 24/7 medical facilities. In case of a severe emergency, always call 1990 first.

Emergency & Hospitals

Emergency Ambulance (Suwa Seriya)

24/7 National Emergency Service Free government ambulance response unit

1990

District General Hospital

24/7 Accident & Emergency Hospital Road, Nuwara Eliya

+94 52 222 2261

Co-operative Hospital

Private Healthcare & Specialist Care Uda Pussellawa Road, Nuwara Eliya

+94 52 222 3596

Police Emergency

Accident Reporting & Security

+94 52 222 2222

24/7 Pharmacies

Rajya Osu Sala (SPC)

State Pharmaceutical Corporation Main Street, Nuwara Eliya

+94 52 222 2541

Selvas Pharmacy

Open Daily New Bazaar Street, Nuwara Eliya

+94 77 969 9490

Common Health Concerns

Altitude Sickness

Nuwara Eliya is 1,868m above sea level. Symptoms: headache, nausea, dizziness.

Rest and hydrate
Avoid alcohol first day
Seek medical help if severe

Cold Weather

Temperature can drop to 5°C at night.

Dress warmly in layers
Hot beverages available everywhere

Water Safety

Tap water is generally safe in hotels but bottled water is widely available.

Boil water if uncertain

Medical Phrases (Sinhala)

"I need a doctor"

මට වෛද්‍යවරයෙක් අවශ්‍යයි

(Mata vaidyavarayek avashyay)

"Hospital"

රෝහල

(Rohala)

"Emergency"

හදිසි

(Hadisi)

"Pain"

වේදනාව

(Vedanawa)

Tourist Tip

The District General Hospital is the best-equipped facility in the central highlands. Most private doctors have clinics in the "town area" in the evenings.

Medical Help