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Bridging the Gaps: The COVID-19 crisis and Sri Lanka’s healthcare

WebBy Priyanka Jayawardena Like many other countries, Sri Lanka faces numerous challenges in the battle against COVID-19. The pandemic has caused deep …

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The COVID-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka: Contextualising it …

WebWhat we have tried to emphasize in the article is the need and value of contextualizing the COVID-19 pandemic geographically. There are two aspects to this. …

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Sri Lanka receiving significant free medical aid to the tune of over

WebIn an era where healthcare disparities continue to persist, one organization stands out as a beacon of hope for medical professionals and their patients alike. Direct …

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IIHS partners with Coventry University UK to launch South Asia’s …

WebThe International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), a pioneer in the healthcare industry for more than 22 years, has launched the South Asia’s first MSc …

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Airtel and NIMH launch Sri Lanka’s first mental health chatline

WebSri Lanka now has its own text-based helpline for those facing emotional and mental distress. Airtel Lanka together, with the National Institute of Mental Health …

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The magic of aralu, bulu, nelli Triphala…gut instinct!

WebTriphala, considered a cornerstone of Ayurvedic GI treatment, is one of the best Ayurvedic remedies for constipation, gastritis, dyspepsia, hyperacidity and …

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PHI shot dead at his residence – The Island

WebBy Norman Palihawadane A 51-year-old Public Health Inspector (PHI) was shot dead at his residence in Pathiraja Mawatha, Elpitiya, yesterday. Police said that the …

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UNFPA signs MoU with University of Colombo, hands over …

WebThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka, on Friday (01), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Colombo for the …

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Brain drain and future of medical education – The Island

WebBy Ramya Kumar Healthcare is in crisis. Medical doctors, and other health professionals, are leaving the country in droves. The WHO (2010), in its Global Code of …

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The Political Economy of Fiscal Policies and Regulations to …

WebBetter Policies for Better Diets: IPS Policy Insights Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have posed a critical health challenge for Sri Lanka for several …

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Sri Lanka launches national guidelines for Bipartite OSH …

WebThe Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment announced the nation-wide rollout of guidelines on establishing Bipartite Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) …

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Accidents alone land million Lankans in hospitals each year

WebAbout a million Sri Lankans were admitted to hospitals due to accidents annually, Minister of Industries and Minister of Health, Ramesh Pathirana told parliament …

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Nawaloka Hospitals maintains stringent safety protocols to ensure

Webon. 2021/01/5. In a bid to offer Sri Lankans safe access to quality and affordable healthcare, leading private healthcare provider Nawaloka Hospitals has further strengthened their in …

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Appropriation Bill for 2022: Defence gets highest allocation; Health

WebThe Appropriation Bill for the 2022 financial year was presented in Parliament on Thursday (7) by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, with the budgetary allocations for …

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Queensland based Sri Lankan professor receives $179 million on …

WebA Brisbane-based company that invented a smartphone app it says can diagnose COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses by listening to someone cough has …

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Debunking myths: Lifesaving and beneficial role of Statins

WebThe most common of these side effects include the following:-. 1. Muscle aches and body pains: This is the most frequent side effect, usually mild and …

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UNICEF helps accelerate supplementary measles immunisation …

WebUNICEF, together with WHO, will assist the Ministry of Health in implementing a supplementary measles immunization activity (SIA) in Sri Lanka to control the ongoing …

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Hemas Pharmaceuticals Launch Renowned ‘Seven Seas

WebHemas Pharmaceuticals, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies and the sole authorized agent in Sri Lanka for world renowned ‘Seven Seas’ fish oil brand, …

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Non-Communicable Diseases surging in SL; health financing a …

WebNon-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are surging in Sri Lanka currently. Coupled with this development is a rapidly rising ageing population in the country and …

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