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Strong winds, rain expected across several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of fairly strong winds and showers across multiple provinces in Sri Lanka due to the strengthening of South-Wes... Read More


PHIs urge timely registration of poson dansal

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Public Health Inspectors' (PHI) Union annouced that all dansals planned for the upcoming poson week must be register by June 7. PHIU secretary Chamil Muthukuda said that Publ... Read More


Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue, chikungunaya

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Health athuorities warn the public to stay alert as cases of dengue and chkiungunaya are increasing, driven by the current weather conditions that favour mosquito breeding. Lady... Read More


Over 284,000 pregnancies in 2022: Health experts call for better infant care

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Sri Lanka has recorded a total of 284,008 pregnancies in 2022, reflecting 257,953 live births, the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) said. A member of the Comm... Read More


Over 21,000 dengue cases reported: Public urged to clean high risk areas

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A total of 21,000 dengue cases have been reported across 15 districts during the dengue relief programme, Health Promotion Bureau. Consultant Community Physician Dr. Preshila Sam... Read More


Train services restored after elephant collision on Batticaloa line

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Train services on the Batticaloa line were temporarily disrupted last night after a wild elephant was fatally struck by a passenger train travelling from Colombo to Batticaloa. A... Read More


PHIs urge proper waste disposal after Dansals

Srilanka, May 14 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Association has urged organizers of recent dansals to properly dispose of the waste generated during these events. Chairman Upul Rohana stated that i... Read More


Over 96,000 foreigners donate eye corneas this year

Srilanka, May 5 -- A total of 96,000 foreign nationals have contributed eye corneas so far this year, with the majority of donations going to Egypt, followed by Lebanon, Pakistan, Iraq, Kenya, and 56 ... Read More


Rise in childhood asthma cases sparks health alert

Colombo, May 1 -- Health experts in Sri Lanka have sounded the alarm over a noticeable rise in asthma cases among children, Chest Physician Dr. Asha Samaranayaka said. She said that factors such as a... Read More


Six die, more than 17,000 infected due to dengue

Colombo, April 30 -- Sri Lanka has reported more than 17,000 dengue cases during the first four months of the year, highlighting a significant public health concern, Health Promotion Bureau. Chief Ep... Read More