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"Governments, international organizations and the private sector must collaborate and share information transparently"
"These trucks will help us reach every child in every corner of Sri Lanka with the right vaccine at the right time."
India's Tata Sons (Pvt) Ltd will gift 50 ambulances, and ADB 45, to Suwaseriya paramedic ambulance service
Prepared by a panel of experts on the advice and guidance of the World Health Organization.
Equipment provided under a project signed in April 2023 with a grant assistance of JPY 503 million from Japan
South Asia hits record overall immunization coverage
Around 6 million Pfizer vaccines have expired on Dec. 31
"There is always a possibility of a different variant emerging. This is why we need to strengthen our surveillance."
Sri Lanka tried to donate 6 mln Pfizer doses to Myanmar, but failed
The country was already seeing a brain drain after the retirment age was reduced from 65 to 63
Orders will be placed for 674 medicine items and 17,88 surgical equipment, Liyanage said.
People are requested to wear face mask to prevent breathing air with lower quality
Health Minister this week threatened doctors who go abroad without informing ministry to be blcklisted
"Let's not blame everything on politicians," he added.
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.
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"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
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