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Ministry of Health reassures Public amid Nipah Virus concerns …

WEBThe Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has sought to calm public fears regarding the Nipah virus, which has garnered attention due to recent outbreaks in India.

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Dr. Palitha Maheepala appointed as the Secretary of Ministry of …

WEBIn a significant development for Sri Lanka's healthcare sector, Dr. Palitha Maheepala, the former Director General of Health Services, has been appointed as the …

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Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrested

WEBKeheliya Rambukwella, the former Health Minister, was arrested today evening (February 2) in connection with his alleged role in the procurement of …

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CID arrests owner of company responsible for importing …

WEBAruna Deepthi, the owner of the company that imported substandard immunoglobulin vials, arrested by the CID The Criminal Investigation Department has …

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Health sector continue strike demanding for DAT

WEBDespite the President's recent gazette declaring healthcare an essential service, a joint strike organized by 72 health professional associations continues unabated.

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Health guidelines to be issued for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

WEBThe Ministry of Health stated that a series of health guidelines will be issued for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. This was stated by the Deputy Director of Public …

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Health workers protest at Colombo National Hospital, demand …

WEBA group of healthcare workers from Colombo National Hospital staged a protest this morning within the hospital premises, calling for the removal of Dr. Rukshan …

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Trade Unions initiate token strike across hospitals in the Central

WEBA collective of health sector trade unions has commenced a token strike across all hospitals in the Central Province today (13), citing demands for increased …

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Heat Index advisory for 22 February 2024

WEBThe Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a Heat Index Advisory for 22 February 2024, valid from 02:30 p.m. This advisory warns of an increase in the heat …

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Day 02: Health Sector Strike continues

WEBThe island-wide strike action initiated by the collective of health sector trade unions entered its second consecutive day today (Feb.02). The strike initiated by 72 …

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Health sector trade unions to launch indefinite strike

WEBHealth sector trade unions to launch indefinite strike. Monday, 12 February 2024 - 17:21

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Former Health Ministry Secretary and 5 other suspects further …

WEBSix suspects, including the former Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Janaka Chandragupta, have been further remanded until January 10, 2024, in …

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Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 7 others further

WEBFormer Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, along with seven other suspects, has been further remanded until May 20 in connection with the alleged …

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