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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
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 225,000 dollar contract to procure 6,000 pre-filled syringes
Russian delegation expects to meet Sri Lanka's Health, Foreign Ministers
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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| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
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India leads tourists numbers in Sri Lanka's peak season
Stock of 24 essential drugs sufficient for 3 months of Sri Lanka’s requirements
Suwa Seriya ambulance service to offer more advanced pre-hospital care from Tuesday, Universal Health Coverage Day
Procurement for 1.4 million syringes used in the treatment of heart patients.
The program aligns with the bank’s ambition to provide $100 billion in climate financing
Police, judiciary and legislators have failed Sri Lanka's women and children
Health sector is to receive financial and technical support from the World Health Organization
Thriposha supplement from next week, after amending permissible levels of aflatoxins in its ingredients
Compared to 2021, there was a 48 percent increase in the number of people living with HIV in this country in 2022.
Laws being amended so addicts can refer themselves for rehabilitation through police, hospitals
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