Teaching Hospital Jaffna, established in the 1850s, is a leading healthcare provider and the only tertiary centre for the Northern Province. It covers an area of 13.7 acres with over 1,310 beds and a staff of over 2000. The hospital handles over 700,000 patients annually, providing extensive services across various medical disciplines.

The hospital specializes in areas such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Neonatology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, ENT Surgery, Dental Care Services, Maxillofacial Surgery, Eye Unit, Genito-urinary Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Chest Medicine, Laboratory Services, and Imaging Services.

The hospital has implemented a rapid development program to improve its infrastructure and quality of work. This program aims to enhance the hospital’s ability to provide high-quality healthcare services to its patients.

The hospital’s vision is to provide comprehensive and high-quality healthcare services to the people of the Northern Province. Its mission includes improving healthcare delivery through continuous development and training, ensuring patient satisfaction, and expanding its facilities and services to meet growing demands.

Teaching Hospital Jaffna has been recognized for its contribution to healthcare in the Northern Province and its continuous efforts in improving medical services and infrastructure.