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No general requirement for face mask use in offices - Health Secretary

Srilanka, June 5 -- Health Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe has clarified that there is no general requirement for institutions to mandate face mask usage within office premises. This clarification comes ... Read More


No new strain of COVID-19 found in SL - Dr. Jasinghe

Srilanka, June 3 -- Novel variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus that cause COVID-19 disease have not been detected in Sri Lanka, Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe said yesterday. "The variant curren... Read More


Ministry monitoring emerging COVID-19 concerns - Secretary

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Government has stepped up its testing and surveillance efforts in the country in response to growing global concerns surrounding a newly emerging COVID-19 variant. The Minist... Read More


Govt will ensure local and foreign opportunities for graduates - Minister

Srilanka, May 29 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized yesterday that the Government holds a responsibility to enrich the future of graduates who are educated through publ... Read More


No outbreak of Chickenpox, shortage of essential drugs - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Health and Mass Media Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni yesterday assured the public that there is no widespread outbreak of Chickenpox in the country at present, and that ther... Read More


Mechanism to ensure continuous supply of medicines in place - Minister

Srilanka, May 1 -- The Government will not allow any kind of medicine shortage in Sri Lanka's public hospital system and a robust mechanism is already in place to ensure a continuous supply of medicin... Read More


Japan, UNFPA assist maternal, reproductive health services initiative

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Japanese Government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have provided support aimed at reducing preventable risks faced by women during pregnancy and childbirth, ... Read More


Supplying medicines will remain free from political influence - Health Minister

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- In a decisive move to enhance the country's healthcare system, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that from now on, the process of supplying medicin... Read More


COPE quizzes National Gem and Jewellery Authority on several issues

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) questioned the officials of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority regarding the expenditure of approximately Rs. 2 billion on rentin... Read More


Sri Lanka Press Council Board members appointed

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A new chairman and three Board members have been appointed to the Sri Lanka Press Council (SLPC) and the ceremony to hand over letters of appointment was held recently at the Hea... Read More