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The number of malnourished children is on the rise due to Sri Lanka's economic crisis.
However, if the need arose for a vaccine, the authorities will take measures to import it, an official said.
"There is no need to shut down the airports and shopping centers in fear."
"We are unable to provide any personal details of the patient at the moment."
Sri Lanka has seen a rise in STD patients
The health ministry has informed state hospitals to prioritise emergency cases.
Malnutrition has increased rapidly in Sri Lanka due to unprecedented economic crisis
Respiratory diseases brought down to zero and drugs for such diseases were not used - minister
More than 50% of the 18 million Pfizer vaccines are still unused with expiry date is extended until Dec. 31
Sri Lanka's economic crisis has forced the government to cut costs drastically
Duties imposed on sanitary napkin materials removed
Increased prevalence was associated with urban residence, socioeconomic status, obesity, and Muslim ethnicity
Sri Lankans in rural areas are severely affected with CKD
Sri Lanka is facing shortage of medical practitioners as many have opted to migrate amid economic crisis
Sri Lanka is facing shortage of drug as it is unable to import amid forex shortage
As of September, the price of a 15-napkin pack ranges from 350 to 800 rupees in the market
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| UK Pound | 442.7119 | 438.8584 |
| Euro | 387.1945 | 385.3880 |
| Aus Dollar | 253.0234 | 251.0798 |
| Yen | 2.6686 | 2.6603 |
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| Indian Rupee | 4.4818 | 4.4863 |
| Korea Won | 0.2748 | 0.2747 |
| Oman Rial | 944.1068 | 944.1068 |
| Saudi Riyal | 96.7270 | 96.7115 |
| UAE Dirham | 98.9627 | 98.9627 |
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| S&P SL20 | 2,464.20 | -3.19% |
| CSE All Share | 8,087.04 | -2.47% |
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| 5-yr bond | 27.49 | 27.57 |
| 8-yr bond | 27.44 | 27.23 |
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| Overnight Money | 15.50 | 15.50 |
| Gilt Repo | 15.50 | 15.50 |
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The health minister said 92 of 383 drugs are short in supply though Sri Lanka has 14 of the most vital drugs in stock
Sri Lanka has raised the tax on sanitary pads to discourage imports
Rambukuwella said the malnutrition issue in the country is being turned into a political issue
A doctor or specialist must issue a letter on the patient’s condition
The week ended on September 15 saw 1027 suspected dengue cases reported in 23 districts
“We have had to stop routine surgeries and focus on life saving surgeries because of shortages
Existing vaccination centres around the country will continue to operate all seven days of the week as usual
Meanwhile the University of Manchester is testing a simple skin swab that can detect the disease in 03 minutes.
The UNICEF expects the number of malnourished children to rise further
Sri Lanka is now ranked sixth in the world in child malnourishment and second in South Asia, he said.
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