A thriving health system with an evidence-based culture: The potential catalytic role of Sri Lanka Journal of Health Research (SLJHR)

Over the last few decades, there have been very few low- or middle-income countries in the world that have simultaneously achieved strong health outcomes, good financial protection by low cost and Sri Lanka stands tall amongst them. Moreover, the Sri Lankan health system was well in line with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time of combating the COVID-19 crisis on many fronts, the country often witnessed a concerted effort from the health sector to maintain its current achievements while improving the quality of the existing health services. The launching of the Sri Lanka Journal of Health Research is one such endeavor.