Government Medical Officers’ Association Announces Indefinite Strike Over Allowance Suspension
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has declared an indefinite strike set to commence from tomorrow, January 24. The decision
Human Immunoglobulin Drug Transaction Investigation Report Submitted to Attorney General for Legal Guidance
The completed report of the investigation into the human immunoglobulin drug transaction has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s office.
Sri Lanka and Maldives Attain Hepatitis B Control, Confirms World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Wednesday (17) that Sri Lanka and the Maldives have successfully achieved control over
Health Workers’ Strike Threatens Sector, Causes Concern for Public Welfare
A looming strike action planned by health workers today is anticipated to disrupt the health sector and pose inconvenience to
Island-Wide Strike Looms as Non-Doctor Health Sector Employees Protest Government’s DAT Allowance Decision
Non-doctor employees in the health sector are poised for an island-wide strike on Tuesday, January 16, according to the declarations
Health Personnel Announce Strike Amidst Discontent Over Remarks and Demands
All health personnel, including administrative officers, health management assistants, development officers, assistants, and hospital health assistants, have collectively opted to
Emeritus Professor Warns of Significant Population Decline in Sri Lanka Due to Decreasing Birth Rate
Emeritus Professor of Demography at the University of Colombo, W. Indralal De Silva, has raised concerns about a substantial decline
Health Ministry Initiates Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Supplementary Immunization Activity in High-Risk Districts
The Health Ministry has officially launched the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Supplementary Immunization Activity across all immunization clinic centers in nine identified
President’s Fund Enhances Medical Allowances to 100% and Broadens Coverage for Uncovered Diseases
The President’s Media Division (PMD) announced that the President’s Fund has implemented a significant increase in medical allowances, reaching 100%,
U.S. Hospitals Reinstate Mask Mandates Across Four States Amid Rising COVID Cases
Hospitals in at least four U.S. states, including New York, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts, have reimposed mask mandates due to