About the Family Health Bureau
Sri Lanka's central authority for family health
The Family Health Bureau functions as the primary coordinator for Maternal and Child Health initiatives within Sri Lanka — planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the Reproductive, Maternal, Child, Adolescent and Youth Health programme throughout the country.
Vision & Mission
What we stand for
Vision
A Sri Lankan nation that has optimized the quality of life and health potential of all women, children and their families.
Mission
To support the attainment of optimal health levels for women, children, and families through comprehensive, sustainable, equitable and quality Maternal and Child Health services in a supportive, culturally acceptable and family-friendly setting.
Our Role
Coordinating maternal and child health nationwide
The Family Health Bureau functions as the primary coordinator for Maternal and Child Health initiatives within Sri Lanka.
The organization undertakes responsibilities including planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the Reproductive, Maternal, Child, Adolescent and Youth Health programme throughout the country.
The organization undertakes responsibilities including planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the Reproductive, Maternal, Child, Adolescent and Youth Health programme throughout the country.
At a glance
The FHB by the numbers
1968
Founded
25
Districts
16
Technical Units
340+
MOH Areas