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Health Ministry cautions over frequent cause of Dengue-related deaths
The Ministry of Health has said that delayed admission to hospital has proven to be the most frequent cause of death of Dengue patients. The Director General of Health Services Dr. Jayasundara said,...
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Dengue cases increase by 9,635 in one week: Epidemiology Unit
Within the course of the past week, the number of Dengue cases have spiked by another 9,635 cases.According to the Epidemiology Unit at the Ministry of Health, the total number of cases now stands at...
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Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee Convenor remanded
The Convener of the Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee, Ryan Jayalath, was remanded today,August 18, until August 23. The order was issued by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court. Ryan Jayalath...
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Foreign trained medical doctors to be enrolled in local hospitals across the...
The Ministry of Health says 147 specialist medical doctors who received foreign training will be enrolled in hospitals. Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Lakshmi Somatunga, said...
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Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee Convener Ryan Jayalath further...
Convener of the Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee Ryan Jayalath was remanded, once again, till August 25. The order was issued when the case was taken up before Maligakanda Magistrate Dulani...
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Over 150,000 cases of Dengue reported so far this year
The Ministry of Health reports that 150,407 cases of Dengue have been reported so far during this year, The Epidemiology Unit at the Ministry noted that most cases were reported from the Western...
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New Chief Medical Officer appointed for Welikada Prison Hospital
Dr. J.A. Malwatte has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Officer of the Welikada Prison Hospital. The Director General of Health Services has been informed of the matter by Minister of Health, Dr....
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Dengue soars – Puttalam, Peradeniya among areas battling deadly virus
According to the Ministry of Health, several areas around Puttalam, Peradeniya and Badulla have seen a rise in the spread of Dengue.Director General of Health Services, Dr. Jayasundara Bandara,...
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Over 1,000 Dengue cases reported each week: Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning that there is a rise in the number of Dengue patients reported around the country. As a result of this situation,a countrywide Dengue Eradication Programme...
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Health Ministry makes observations over rising deaths from kidney disease
The Ministry of Health states that 106 deaths, owing to kidney problems, have been reported from across the country for this year, thus far .According to the Director of the National Kidney Centre, Dr....
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Dengue statistics reach a new high in the new year
The Ministry of Health noted that 4,200 patients and two deaths have been reported in the year 2018, thus far, due to the Dengue epidemic The National Dengue Prevention Unit at the Ministry said, a...
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Law and Order Ministry for PM is temporary: Rajitha Senaratne
Joint Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne claims that the Ministry of Law and Order has been entrusted to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe only for two weeks, following which Field...
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Baby killing virus on the loose in the South
COLOMBO (News 1st) – People should be vigilant of a virus that is spreading in the southern province, says Health officials. The virus which is most common among children has already claimed the lives...
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Deadly virus claims the lives of eight kids
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Southern Province Education Minister Chandima Rasaputhra says authorities are yet to decided on when to re-open pre-schools and primary schools that were closed due to the spread...
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Deadly virus in South claims 11 lives
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A viral fever spreading across the Southern Province has claimed 11 lives so far. This is a News 1st special report on the situation. According to medical experts, the disease...
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Medical reports to be obtained from foreign employees arriving in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Ministry of Health has decided to launch a program which requires medical certificates to be produced for foreigners seeking employment in Sri Lanka. According to The Director...
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Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne felicitated for his WHO appointment
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A ceremony was organized at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre to felicitate Health Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senaratne, who was appointed as a Vice-President of the World Health Organization....
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Consignment of High-flow Oxygen Therapy units (HFOT) to SL today (08)
COLOMBO (News 1st): A consignment of high-flow Oxygen therapy units that can supply medical Oxygen at high-speed to COVID-19 patients, will be brought to the country on Saturday (May 08), Sri Lanka’s...
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BOI enterprises in isolated areas to continue operations: DGHS
COLOMBO (News 1st): A decision has been reached to allow enterprises under the purview of the Board of Investment (BOI), located in areas that are isolated to continue operations considering the...
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03 COVID positive Indians at Kebithigollewa Hospital, Health Ministry unaware
COLOMBO (News 1st); Three Indian nationals who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently receiving treatment at the Kebithigollewa Base Hospital, revealed District Medical Officer Waruna Karunaratne...
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