Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was admitted to a hospital on Monday, October 12, 2026, for urgent medical care and is currently being kept under observation in the intensive care unit (ICU), according to his political party.
The 80-year-old leader was hospitalised in the morning, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) confirmed. However, the party did not immediately disclose further details about his medical condition or the specific reason for his admission.
Rajapaksa remains a prominent political figure in Sri Lanka, having served as the country’s president from 2005 to 2015 and again from 2019 to 2022. His leadership has played a significant role in shaping the country’s recent political history.
His hospitalisation comes at a time when members of his family are facing legal scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities. His wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, and his elder son, Namal Rajapaksa, are reportedly facing separate investigations.
The investigations have brought renewed attention to the Rajapaksa family, which has held considerable political influence in Sri Lanka for years.
However, no direct connection has been established between the former president’s hospitalisation and the legal proceedings involving his family.
As Rajapaksa remains under medical observation, further information about his health and recovery may emerge through updates from his party or other official sources.
The development has drawn attention in Sri Lanka because of Rajapaksa’s long political career and continued prominence in the country’s public life. For now, details about his condition remain limited, and his medical team’s assessment will be important in determining the next steps in his treatment.
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