History of Municipal Health Department

Established under the Mahanagara Ordinance in 1865, the Kandy Mahanagara Sabha is the second oldest and largest governing authority in Sri Lanka. Administered under a Municipal Commissioner, the Kandy Municipal Council consists of 16 departments that handle the day-to-day operations. The Municipal Health Department, which operates under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, is constantly obliged to fulfill an active mission to the people in relation to the health status of the city...