Two Lankans from Italy admitted to IDH test negative for coronavirus
Two Sri Lankans who had returned to the island from Italy and admitted to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) on…
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Malaria spreading mosquito species found in Sri Lanka
Despite the Sri Lankan government’s best efforts to prevent the return of malaria after Sri Lanka was certified by the…
Sri Lanka declared measles free by WHO
Sri Lanka has been declared as a Rubella-free country by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Health said.…
Sri Lanka Health Minister elected as a vice chairman of WHO executive Board
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne has been elected as a Vice Chairman of…
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to Mbandaka city
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread from the countryside into a city, prompting fears that the disease will be…
Sri Lanka receives financial aid from many agencies to improve health sector
Global lenders World Bank and Asian Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have granted financial assistance to improve…
Health Minister to attend the Global leaders meeting on End TB in Delhi this week
Leaders from across the globe will meet in New Delhi this week for an End TB Summit to review ongoing…
WHO to celebrate 70th World Health Day in Sri Lanka this year
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to celebrate 70th World Health Day in Sri Lanka this year as the…
Sri Lanka Health Minister refuses to grant concessions to companies on proposed sugar tax for sweetened beverages
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne says that he refuses to give any concessions…
Rajitha call for unity to eradicate malaria
Southern and East Asian countries must conduct a joint initiative to eradicate malaria, Minister of Health Rajitha Senaratne said, addressing…