Sri Lanka's first hospital for women & childrenCarrying the legacy since 1898

  • 128Years of care, since 1898
  • 125+Consultants for channelling
  • 2,000+IVF babies born
  • 56.9%IVF clinical pregnancy rate*

*Hospital-reported clinical pregnancy rate across about 2,800 IVF cycles, 2018–2025.

Centres of excellence

Specialist care, close to home.

The microscope workstation in the McLeod IVF laboratory
56.9%IVF clinical pregnancy rate*
McLeod IVF & Fertility Centre

More than 2,000 IVF babies. Thousands of dreams given hope.

Couples from Sri Lanka and around the world have come to McLeod for fertility care. Our experienced specialists and embryologists offer advanced treatment with personal attention, at an affordable cost.

  • IUI, IVF and ICSI
  • Laser-assisted hatching
  • Embryo freezing (cryopreservation)
  • Care for local and international couples
A modern operating theatre at McLeod Hospital
9surgical specialties
Surgical care

Expert surgeons. Modern theatres.

Consultant surgeons, anaesthetists and trained theatre nurses care for you before, during and after your operation, in newly equipped operating theatres.

  • General & laparoscopic surgery
  • Orthopaedics & joint replacement
  • Gynaecology & obstetrics
  • Urology · Vascular surgery · ENT surgery
A newborn baby sleeping peacefully
Painless normal delivery under epidural
Maternity care

A beautiful beginning, with gentle care.

McLeod began as a hospital for mothers and children, and safe childbirth is still at the heart of what we do.

  • Painless normal delivery under epidural
  • Planned and emergency caesarean section (LSCS)
  • Antenatal and postnatal care
  • Newborn care and a lactation room for mothers
The new ICU building at McLeod Hospital
+94 21 224 1569Open day and night, every day
Open 24 hours, every day

When every minute matters, we're here.

Our emergency treatment unit, OPD, laboratory and ambulance service work 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call us or come straight to the hospital.

  • Emergency unit (ETU)
  • Outpatient (OPD)
  • ICU & HDU
  • Ambulance
  • Laboratory
  • Home-visit doctor

Reception & Emergency Contact+94 21 224 3648+94 76 011 4702

Reception
CTCT · Digital X-ray · Ultrasound
Scans & Lab

Fast, accurate diagnosis.

CT scan, digital X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiography, ETT and 24-hour Holter, endoscopy and colonoscopy, with a laboratory that never closes.

The McLeod Hospital entrance with the mother-and-child sculpture
1898McLeod Hospital opens in Inuvil for women and children.
Our story

A legacy of compassion since 1898.

McLeod Hospital opened in Inuvil in 1898 to care for women and children. Generations later, it has grown into a modern multispecialty hospital, while keeping the same values of compassion and service.

Why families choose McLeod

  • All services, one placeConsultation, scans, lab, surgery and admission together.
  • ISO 9001:2015Certified quality management for hospital services.
  • Affordable feesQuality care at a cost families can manage.
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Find a Doctor

125+ consultants. One trusted hospital.

See the right specialist without travelling far. Scans, lab tests, admission and surgery are all available in the same hospital.

Inside McLeod

Bright, clean and ready for you.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an appointment for the OPD?

No. Our OPD is open 24 hours and you can walk in at any time. For specialist channelling, booking ahead saves you waiting time.

How do I channel a consultant?

Call us on +94 21 224 1569, send us a WhatsApp message on +94 76 394 4346, or use the booking form. We will confirm the doctor and the time with you.

Is the emergency unit open at night?

Yes. The ETU, OPD, laboratory and ambulance service work 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Can couples from abroad have IVF at McLeod?

Yes. Couples from many countries have been treated at our IVF centre. Contact the IVF / IUI line on +94 77 121 5005 to plan your visit.

Do you offer painless delivery?

Yes. Painless normal delivery under epidural is available for eligible mothers. Your obstetrician will discuss it with you during pregnancy.

Visit us

We're on KKS Road, Inuvil.

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ISO 9001:2015 certified

Our Quality Management System is independently assessed and certified for the services of a multi-speciality hospital.

Certificate no.
25/Q/MCH0926
Certified by
Times Certification Services UK Ltd (UKAF)
Valid
26 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2028
ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Registration for McLeod Hospital, Inuvil, Jaffna