About IPM Matara
Discover Sri Lanka's pioneer institute dedicated to Palliative Medicine, research, hospice care, and caregiver empowerment.
Cancer Care
Holistic Support & Relief
Institute of Palliative Medicine (IPM) - Matara
Terminal patients who no longer require treatment at a hospital need a peaceful environment to spend their days. Their families may not have the means or training to provide them with good care.
IPM is the first institute dedicated for Palliative Medicine in Sri Lanka. It features a fully functioning hospice, research, and training center situated in Nupe, Matara.
Our projects aim to address the physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs of cancer patients — whether they are survivors, currently receiving treatment, or terminal patients who have opted to halt treatment. We also take into consideration the needs of family members and caregivers.
Holistic Palliative Philosophy
We address physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs for cancer patients and their families free of charge.
Physical Care & Comfort
Clean environment, pain relief medication, hygiene, and clinical comfort provided by health workers.
Mental & Spiritual Relief
Counseling for fear of death, feeling like a burden, and emotional distress for patients and caregivers.
Freedom from Financial Stress
All accommodation, 21-bed hospice care, meals, and transit housing are provided 100% free of charge.