Hendala Leprosy Hospital
1708 establishments in AsiaBuildings and structures in Western Province, Sri LankaLeprosy organizations
Hendala Leprosy Hospital, established in 1708, is considered one of the oldest leprosy hospitals in South Asia. It is in Hendala, Wattala, Sri Lanka. This historic institution has served patients for centuries. It is considered to be Asia's first leprosy hospital, and is also believed to be the oldest functioning hospital in the world.
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Hekitta Road,
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| Latitude | Longitude |
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| N 6.9825238246048 ° | E 79.876940833848 ° |
Address
Hekitta Mental Hospital
Hekitta Road
01500
Western Province, Sri Lanka
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