Healthcare System Resilience in Crisis: The Role of District General Hospital Matale in Disaster Preparedness and Response – Experiences from Cyclone Ditwah
Introduction: Cyclone Ditwah in November 2025 exposed the vulnerabilities and resilience of Sri Lanka’s healthcare system, severely disrupting essential services and displacing large populations. District General Hospital Matale emerged as a pivotal institution, simultaneously delivering urgent medical care, coordinati...