Sharp Increase in HIV/AIDS Cases in Sri Lanka in 2023, Registers Nearly 700 Cases
Sri Lanka has witnessed a substantial rise in HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, with the National STD/AIDS Control Programme reporting a
Indian Painter Receives Life-Changing Hand Transplant Through Organ Donation
In a remarkable medical feat, a 45-year-old Indian painter, Raj Kumar, who lost both his hands in a tragic accident,
Health Secretary Reveals Nearly 5% of Sri Lanka’s Population Afflicted by Glaucoma
Specialist Dr. Palitha Mahipala, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health, discloses that nearly 5% of Sri Lanka’s population is
Heat Advisory Issued by Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology: Caution Urged in Affected Regions
The Department of Meteorology in Sri Lanka has issued a heat advisory, urging residents in specific regions to exercise caution
India Officially Eradicates ‘Extreme Poverty,’ Boasting Remarkable Decline, Reveals Brookings Report
In a groundbreaking revelation, the American think tank Brookings has asserted that India has successfully eradicated “extreme poverty,” as indicated
Warning Issued by LRH Consultant Pediatrician: Protect Children from Heat-Related Illnesses
Lady Ridgeway Hospital’s consultant pediatrician, Dr. Deepal Perera, has raised alarm over the surge in heat-related illnesses among school students
Health Sector Trade Unions, Excluding Doctors, Set to Commence Strike on Feb 13
A total of 72 health sector trade unions, excluding doctors, have announced their intention to commence a strike on February
Second Day of Island-Wide Health Sector Strike: Decision on Continuation Pending
The island-wide strike initiated by the coalition of health sector trade unions extended into its second consecutive day today (Feb.02).
Sri Lanka Army Deploys Troops to Government Hospitals Amid Health Workers’ Strike
In response to a strike initiated by 72 health unions in government hospitals, the Sri Lanka Army has mobilized troops
Health Sector Unions Threaten Strike from February 01 Over Unaddressed Issues
Trade unions representing health sector employees have announced their intention to initiate another strike action starting February 01 if the