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With the implementation of control programs, infection prevalence was reduced. Detailed information on prevalence, distribution and temporal trends of HINIs is limited. This review aims to explore Sri Lanka\u2019s HINI distribution, trends, diagnostics, control and challenges.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Methodology<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>We reviewed published information on HINIs in Sri Lanka in electronic databases, local journals and grey literature from inception to September 2022. Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-Scr), a systematic strategy was used for searching, screening, reviewing and data extraction. The screening was initiated with a review of titles and abstracts using specific keywords, followed by a full-text screening based on predefined eligibility criteria. 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The prevailing data relied solely on microscopy, often utilising single stool smears. Mass deworming programs were widely pursued in the first half of the 20<jats:sup>th<\/jats:sup> century, initially targeting antenatal women and schoolchildren, and now focusing on specific community groups. National surveys continue monitoring the three main STH infections.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The significant reduction in STH prevalence in the country over the past ten decades highlights the effectiveness of public health interventions, particularly mass deworming programs. Despite the success, STH prevalence disparities persist in vulnerable populations like plantation and slum communities, where hygiene and living conditions continue to pose challenges. Reliance on single stool smear microscopy highlights the need for more sensitive diagnostics to better assess infections. Fluctuating enterobiasis prevalence and limited strongyloidiasis data underscore the importance of continued surveillance and targeted interventions for sustained control and eventual elimination. 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