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Revolutionising healthcare in Sri Lanka: How AI is leading the way

WebThis can help medical professionals detect abnormalities and intervene quickly to prevent serious health events. Examples include the Apple Watch, ECG …

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Unresolved dearth of medical specialists could be fatal blow to …

WebThe number of medical specialists in the state health sector currently – 1,935. The usual vacancies experienced by the country – Around 400. Vacant posts for medical …

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Revolutionising Healthcare in Sri Lanka: The Power of IoT in

WebIoT technology can improve the management and storage of electronic health records (EHRs), allowing for more efficient and secure sharing of patient …

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Drug shortage – emergency in state health sector that needs to be

WebChilling disclosures by powerful SLMA Panel of health experts By Kumudini Hettiarachchi Sri Lanka is facing an “emergency” with regard to the shortage of essential …

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Red alert on danger to state health sector and impact on patient …

WebMixed views on medical specialist retirement & migration; By Kumudini Hettiarachchi. With mixed views whether the retirement and migration of medical …

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Dangerous trend in health sector

WebThe top two bidders—MJ BioPharm of India and Novo Nordisk of Denmark—offered a vial at US$ 1.55. The third one, Wockhardt of India, quoted US$ …

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Anxiety, depression part of our collective trauma in time of mental

WebThe mental health and well-being of adolescents in the country were affected by the Easter Sunday attack in 2019 and the coronavirus disease pandemic, the report …

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Free screening centre that can help in early detection of cancer

WebOpen five days of the week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , the Centre offers screening and early detection with a focus on breast cancer, cervical cancer and oral …

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New era of digital healthcare in Sri Lanka Times Online

WebThe Ministry of Health is partnering with the global experts REDtone MEX Sdn Bhd – a subsidiary of Berjaya Corporation, Malaysia and Hinacom Software and …

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Health sector turmoil: New Customs rule leads to pile of medical

WebHealth Minister Keheliya Rambukwella previously claimed that the MSD had made a partial payment to the local supplier, Isolez Biotech Pharma AG. The MSD also …

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Does Sri Lanka need more doctors

WebThis would give Sri Lanka a doctor-population ratio of 1.6 per 1,000 for the Sri Lankan population projected for 2022. Moreover, 70 percent of these new registrants …

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Preserving “free health” under Sri Lanka’s privatisation policy

WebFor the greater part of the 1960s and 70s, health professionals in the public sector were banned from engaging in private practice. By the 1970s, Sri Lanka was …

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Drugs scandal: CID arrests 4 Health Ministry employees but no …

WebIn September 2022, Health Ministry Additional Secretary (Production, Supply & Regulation of Pharmaceuticals) Saman Ratnayake wrote to D.R.K. Herath, Deputy …

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New members to Health & Education Committees by Public …

WebThe apppointments made for a two year period has been effective from October 2. The new members appointed to the Health Service Committee: Mrs. T.M.L.C. …

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Bio-medical Science: Uplift the Health Sector in Sri Lanka

WebThe Sri Lankan Health sector has undergone certain expansion in recent years to uplift the health facilities in the country. Over the years, Sri Lanka has achieved …

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Every citizen to have a Personal Health Number

WebThe Health Information Unit (HIU) of the Ministry of Health will be the issuing authority to assign a number for the point of issue. State and private healthcare …

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IIHS joins hands with Browns Healthcare to provide high quality …

WebThe International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), the Country’s premier Healthcare training institute, with a vision to be the heart of innovative development of …

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WebConcern over MPs’ COVID vulnerability: PCR tests and self-isolation recommended. With the number of COVID-19 infected MPs rising to seven, health …

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Dr Ramesh Pathirana sworn in as Health Minister

WebOct 23, 2023. 234. 0. Dr Ramesh Pathirana has been appointed as Health Minister replacing Keheliya Rambukwella in a mini-cabinet reshuffle a short while ago, the President's …

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Canistel: Take a bite of yellowy, pulpy goodness

WebIt is a low fat fruit that provides high levels of protein and fibre and fair levels of ascorbic acid. Canistel outstrips the glamorized carambola in every respect except in moisture, …

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Regional Health Services Director of Mullaitivu died in fatal …

WebRegional Director of Health Services (Mullaitivu) Dr K. Akilendran died in a fatal accident involving a tipper last evening in Omantha, Vavuniya, police said. The cab …

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