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Opposition pointed out key issues, including the outdated 2015 cadre list, and allowances not being updated
The initiative brings together experts from US Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the US Army’s 18th Theater Medical Command
Kayden Cares Framework called for national collaboration to enforce mandatory safety standards, emergency preparedness, ...
Patients who experienced vision loss due to using the Prednisolone Acetate ophthalmic liquid medication
The initiative is a voluntary process led by the host country and peer-reviewed by other member states to help nations i
Included the refurbishment of a blood filtration machine required for patient care, the installation of air-conditioning
CT scanners, MRI scanners, DSA, cardiac catheterization units to be provided under public private partnerships
Includes 2,891 scooters for midwives and 1,350 motorbikes for public health inspectors
Institute of Policy Studies explores impact of climate change and disasters on the country’s healthcare system
The visit was organized by AHK Sri Lanka
"So now whether we like it or not, we have to buy medicines of Indian standards when we are sick.
NMRA plans to launch app to check drug prices
In 2025, Asia and the Pacific experienced a series of weather and health crises that took a heavy toll on human lives
Healthy Ageing, combating smokeless tobacco are the key topic in the technical sessions
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
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AHK Sri Lanka also presented a position paper addressing key challenges and proposed international best practices
In May 2025, specimens tested by the Medical Research Institute (MRI) confirmed the presence of these sub-lineages
“A WHO-led systematic scoping review suggests that video gameplay may be a common source of unsafe listening
Chinese Ambassador has responded positively to Sri Lanka's requests
Education is critical to change the future for young girls, while empowering both boys and girls to understand consent
Looming concerns posed by economic downturns and rising poverty, call for policies to safeguard maternal nutrition.
"to introduce new vaccines, to improve vaccine access, strengthen supply chains, and further improve public health servi
GP Certified label guarantees that packaging meets standards across 3 areas: safety, quality, and sustainability
Sri Lanka remains at the forefront of best practices, UNICEF said.
50 percent of Sri Lanka’s population does not brush their teeth twice a day, he said.
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