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Sri Lanka healthcare on verge of collapse in economic crisis

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Sri Lanka’s Digital Healthcare Model plays pivotal role in …

WEBWith the Government looking to improve healthcare access for the entire population, improve productivity and reduce the burden of healthcare resources it is clear that digital …

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Is social media bad for you

WEBA similar study conducted in 2016 involving 1,700 people found a threefold risk of depression and anxiety among people who used the most social media platforms. …

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TISL files FR against procurement of medical supplies from …

WEBThe Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court challenging the moves by the Ministry of Health to …

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One in four Sri Lankan adults has diabetes – New study

WEB22/02/2023 4 min read editor. Almost one in four Sri Lankan adults (23%) had diabetes, and another one in three (31%) had high blood sugar levels according to a large national …

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Sri Lanka announces minimum qualifications for medical education

WEBThe government has announced the minimum educational qualifications for admission to medical education in Sri Lankan Universities. The cabinet of ministers have agreed to …

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Sri Lanka amends mandatory retirement age for doctors

WEBThe age limit of compulsory retirement of the posts of Medical Consultant doctors/Government Medical Officers/Dental Surgeons/Registered Medical Officers of …

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New Director General of Health Services appointed

WEB28/10/2020 1 min read P C James. Dr. Asela Gunawardena has been appointed as the new Director General of Health Services, the Ministry of Health said. Prior to this …

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Susil Premajayantha appointed as the Leader of the House of …

WEBThe 18th Leader of the House of Parliament of Sri Lanka, Dr. Susil Premajayantha was educated at St. John’s College, Nugegoda and is a Law graduate of …

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Sri Lanka records drastic drop in annual birth rate

WEBAccordingly, data gathered by the department showed that while there has been a continuous decrease in birth rates since 2014, Sri Lanka’s annual birth rate has …

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Eye disease spreading in Sri Lanka, health officials urge public to

WEBwww.independent.lk is the on-line portal of the Ceylon Independent Newspaper – Sri Lanka’s first free-of-charge weekend newspaper. The Ceylon …

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THE LONELY AND THE FORGOTTEN: THE PATIENTS OF THE …

WEBPonniah Punnuthuraih is the oldest surviving patient at the Mantheevu Island Leprosy Hospital. At the age of 63, his mind is a patchwork of scattered …

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Ashani Weeraratna appointed to Biden’s National Cancer Advisory …

WEBwww.independent.lk is the on-line portal of the Ceylon Independent Newspaper – Sri Lanka’s first free-of-charge weekend newspaper. The Ceylon …

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Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

WEBSri Lanka has sharply increased prices of commonly used medication, the second such rise in six weeks, as it struggles to deal with an economic crisis. Antibiotics, …

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Israel’s president denies it is striking Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital

WEBwww.independent.lk is the on-line portal of the Ceylon Independent Newspaper – Sri Lanka’s first free-of-charge weekend newspaper. The Ceylon …

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Chairman of Sri Lanka Medical Council Prof. Colvin Gunaratne …

WEBChairman of the Sri Lanka Medical Council, Professor Colvin Gunaratne has stepped down from his position. Professor Colvin Gunaratne had submitted his letter of …

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Link Natural’s Samahan now served onboard SriLankan Airlines

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Corruption: Former Health Ministry Secretary arrested

WEBwww.independent.lk is the on-line portal of the Ceylon Independent Newspaper – Sri Lanka’s first free-of-charge weekend newspaper. The Ceylon …

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Sri Lanka reiterates support to the Palestine cause

WEBForeign Minister Professor G.L Peiris has reiterated Sri Lanka’s support to the Palestine cause during a courtesy call by the Palestine Ambassador to Sri Lanka. …

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