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Sri Lanka health minister to present report on malnutrition to parliament

Rambukuwella said the malnutrition issue in the country is being turned into a political issue

September 21, 2022 2 min read

SriLankan Airlines to sponsor air tickets for children in need of overseas medical care

A doctor or specialist must issue a letter on the patient’s condition

September 19, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka's NDCU, says dengue controls resumed after fuel received; unions rejects

The week ended on September 15 saw 1027 suspected dengue cases reported in 23 districts

September 17, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka govt hospitals prioritising critical surgeries over routine procedures

“We have had to stop routine surgeries and focus on life saving surgeries because of shortages

September 16, 2022 2 min read
Bangladesh donates stock of 24 medicines worth USD1mn to Sri Lanka

Stock of 24 essential drugs sufficient for 3 months of Sri Lanka’s requirements

Sri Lanka confirms highest daily COVID-19 deaths yet; lockdown calls grow louder

Active cases have surged past 48,000, overwhelming and exhausting the country’s health sector.

August 19, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka Telecom to add seven free education channels to PEO TV: cabinet office

The cabinet statement said these educational programmes may be extended up to 20.

Mahadiya Hamza
August 19, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka launches phone/text-based system to direct COVID-19 patients to treatment

The task force said new patients must send their health details via SMS to 1904.

Chanka Jayasinghe
August 19, 2021 1 min read

Ten constituent parties of Sri Lanka ruling alliance call for three-week lockdown

“The only way to bring down daily cases to a number that the health sector can handle is by imposing a lockdown"

August 19, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka to probe COVID-19 data cook up allegation

Regional data shows significant discrepancies with national data released by the health ministry.

Chanka Jayasinghe
August 18, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka issues new COVID-19 guidelines; travel only for emergencies, but restaurants open

Carnivals, musical shows and beach parties that fall under public gathering will be banned.

Chanka Jayasinghe
August 18, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka to import 480,000 litres of liquid oxygen as COVID-19 surges

Former health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said Sri Lanka needs 44 tons of oxygen daily.

Chanka Jayasinghe
August 18, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka to purchase 9 mn Sinopharm, 14 mn Pfizer doses to vaccinate over-18s

The unit price of the vaccine will be decided by a negotiating committee appointed by the cabinet.

Mahadiya Hamza
August 18, 2021 1 min read

Trade union warns of lockdown action as Sri Lanka loses another 171 lives

Unions have promised a lockdown starting Monday if the government doesn't impose one.

Himal Kotelawala
August 18, 2021 7 min read

Three mutations of delta strain discovered in Sri Lanka: minister

“This may be a reason for the current surge in cases,” said Jayasumana.

August 17, 2021 1 min read
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Hong Kong adds Sri Lanka to 'high risk' countries; 21-day quarantine for inbound travellers

This means that travelers have to be vaccinated and undergo quarantine for 21 days when they arrive in Hong Kong.

Mahadiya Hamza
August 16, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka parliament leaders limit sittings after COVID spike

After tomorrow’s session, Sri Lanka’s legislature will be adjourned until Monday, September 6.

August 16, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka permits marriage registration with minimum participation amid wedding ban

Registration may take place with the participation of the couple, the registrar, the couple’s parents and two witnesse...

Chanka Jayasinghe
August 16, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka outgoing health minister bids emotional farewell; didn't see reshuffle coming

Wanniarachchi’s was among seven key portfolios that were swapped between senior government ministers

August 16, 2021 2 min read

Bureau of Foreign Employment to vaccinate Sri Lankans flying abroad for work

SLBFE have vaccinated 8,000 plus workers so far and some 25,000 are awaiting their shot.

Mahadiya Hamza
August 16, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka receives more Pfizer; over 31,000 fully vaxxed with US-made jab

On Sunday (15), the second dose was administered to 4,697, while 61 received the first shot.

Chanka Jayasinghe
August 16, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka ex-finance Minister Samaraweera contracts Coronavirus despite vaccination

Vaccinated persons have better chances of recovery

August 16, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka records world's fourth highest daily deaths by population amid lockdown calls

Only Georgia, Tunisia and Malaysia are higher

August 15, 2021 5 min read

Sri Lanka overnight curfew from Monday as Coronavirus deaths rise

Curfew from 2200h to 0400h

August 15, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka airport starts pre-departure Rapid PCR tests with Asiri Hospitals

In operation from August 14 at Rs7,500 each

Mahadiya Hamza
August 14, 2021 2 min read
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