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Health

Sri Lanka awards Adalimumab syringe tender to India’s Reliance Life Sciences

A 225,000 dollar contract to procure 6,000 pre-filled syringes

May 1, 2026 2 min read

Russian Health Minister in Sri Lanka on 3-day official tour

Russian delegation expects to meet Sri Lanka's Health, Foreign Ministers

April 29, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to implement water cuts to manage supply

"We have to limit water supply now to avoid a worst case scenario."

April 2, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka sugar-reduction policies have led to artificial sweetener boom, IPS says

Proposed expanding taxes to include non-sugar sweeteners

January 28, 2026 6 min read
Systemic failures in Sri Lanka’s care sector spark call for reform

Kayden Cares Framework called for national collaboration to enforce mandatory safety standards, emergency preparedness, ...

Sri Lanka approves 4 more eye patients for Rs1mn compensation

Patients who experienced vision loss due to using the Prednisolone Acetate ophthalmic liquid medication

Cooking with 'dirty fuels' increases health risks: UNDP report

Power outages results in more households turning to traditional stoves using firewood and kerosene, as back-up

February 18, 2025 2 min read

High chromium lime not yet used in processing Sri Lanka's water, utility says

an opposition MP alleged that a shipment of lime not meeting standards had been released to treatment plants.

February 10, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka Water Board given carcinogenic lime: Legislator

Hydrated lime is used in Sri Lanka's water purification plants in Ratmalana, Galle and Ambatale to maintain pH balance

February 6, 2025 2 min read

India Rs600mn grant to upgrade Sri Lanka's Mannar hospital

"India will provide a grant of 600 million rupees to construct a 4-story building with an operating theatre, ETU

February 5, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka watching for new Chinese virus, no confirmed patients yet

We are keeping watch on 20 locations

January 9, 2025 1 min read

WHO commends Sri Lanka deinstitutionalization approach on mental health

Member States urged to develop multisectoral policies that address mental health risks across the life course

January 6, 2025 3 min read

Chinese medical ship to call on Sri Lanka for health system backing

Cabinet spokesman said a ban on foreign research vessels is relaxed

December 19, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka doctor cautions against skincare products containing steroids

"Methasone and Clobetasol added creams should not be applied on to the skin without a consultation with a doctor,"

December 7, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka household healthcare costs rise, access to primary healthcare declines: IPS

“Sri Lanka allocates only 8-9% of its total public spending to healthcare, far below the global average."

October 11, 2024 2 min read
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UNFPA says 35-pct of Sri Lanka women lack access to contraception

Investing in contraception is investing in equality, in health, and in a better future for all, Adeniyi said.

September 27, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka's Coconut Development Authority to get more powers to regulate oil quality

Concerns have been raised that coconut oil is being adulterated with other edible oils

September 5, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka seeing influenza spread among children: Doctor

Pediatrician says those with symptoms should wear face masks and that children with symptoms should be kept at home.

July 30, 2024 1 min read

FAO warns of rising avian flu across Asia-Pacific, calls for regional action

"Governments, international organizations and the private sector must collaborate and share information transparently"

July 25, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka receives Japan-funded refrigerated trucks for vaccine delivery via UNICEF

"These trucks will help us reach every child in every corner of Sri Lanka with the right vaccine at the right time."

July 22, 2024 2 min read

India's Tata Sons to gift 50 ambulances to Sri Lanka's Suwaseriya, ADB 45

India's Tata Sons (Pvt) Ltd will gift 50 ambulances, and ADB 45, to Suwaseriya paramedic ambulance service

July 11, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka drafts patient safety and well-being charter

Prepared by a panel of experts on the advice and guidance of the World Health Organization.

June 11, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka planning patient bill of rights: Minister

Medical and health staff sometimes do not listen to the patient. Ministry of Health received nearly 700 complaints

May 16, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to accept internationally recognised medical degrees

Will change medical ordinance to accept medical degrees awarded by internationally recognized unis

May 7, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka should regulate 'illegal prostitution' for safety: State Minister

Sri Lanka has seen sharp rise in number of AIDS-infected people in the last year

Shihar Aneez
April 29, 2024 3 min read

Transparency International files fundamental rights case over medical supplies procurement

Cabinet, health officials, companies involved in supply of Human-IG, Customs, Police, CIABOC, among 66 respondent

April 18, 2024 4 min read