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"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
Understanding the influence of traffic light labelling and pricing on the demand for sugar sweetened beverages
Govt to allow price hike, says Health Minister
A shortage of drugs due to Yukthiya crackdown has led some addicts to look for alternative medicines, minister says
“When the social phobia is there for these diseases people won’t come and get their treatment,”
"In collaboration with the Department of Ayurveda, we are establishing ‘Body Mantra’ massage centres across the coun...
“Sick people are willing to pay.”
Former Chancellor of Germany, Helmut Kohl, contributed towards construction after witnessing tsunami devastation
Minister of Justice said that religious leaders were blocking attempts to legalise abortion in some instances
M H Omar Liver Care Facility, Ragama to boost Sri Lanka as premier destination for liver transplant surgeries in region
A child of 14 years who consents for sex is mostly unaware of the potential repercussions of the sexual act
Program seeks to address nutritional deficiencies among students, enhance attendance rates, instill healthy eating habit
Wickremesinghe noted that approximately 30 to 40 out of every 100 doctors or nurses trained in the country opt to leave
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In South Asia region, we are one of the countries with the highest diabetic population, Minister Ramesh Pathirana said
Also the number of professionals leaving has reduced.
The National School of Business Management in Homagama will be offering medical degree
Health on Wheels clinics will provide marginalized communities critical maternal and reproductive healthcare services
A fuel management information system will track distribution under direct supervision of Japanese government
Up to 3,000 doctors have registered for foreign qualifying examinations: Health Minister
Nu Life Biotech started construction on Carbapenem injectables manufacturing facility at pharmaceutical production zone
Several health sector unions struck work demanding a 35,000 rupee allowance given to doctors.
Asiri Port City Hospital medical team will have both local and international medical experts
Though eradicated, measles has reemerged in Sri Lanka last year
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