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Dengue cases surpass 100,000 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Sri Lanka's dengue cases have crossed the 100,000 mark this year, with 100,127 cases reported by September 27, according to the latest dengue surveillance data. The data from t... Read More


Avoid taking painkillers amid rising flu cases: Expert

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- A surge in Influenza A H1N1 infections is currently being detected in Sri Lanka, with an increase in positive samples identified by the National Influenza Centre at the Medical ... Read More


Is another Ditwah-like situation around the corner?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- With memories of Cyclone Ditwah's devastating floods and landslides still fresh, Sri Lanka could be heading into a critical October-November period, with meteorologists warning ... Read More


Sri Lanka holds clues to a 500-million-year-old Earth

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A huge ancient rock structure has been found deep beneath Sri Lanka, giving scientists new clues about the island's geological history more than 500 million years ago. The rese... Read More


Repeated crises leave Sri Lankans facing layers of trauma, loss

SriLanka, Sept. 21 -- Sri Lanka's repeated exposure to war, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship and natural disasters has left many people dealing with layers of trauma and loss, with earlier exp... Read More


Are you using condoms correctly?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Health officials are urging people to use condoms correctly and consistently to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), while warning against th... Read More


Cancer patients in limbo as vital treatment disrupted

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Cancer patients awaiting radiation therapy are facing further delays as the CT simulation service required for treatment planning at a major cancer hospital has reportedly not be... Read More


Vehicle prices increase by millions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Vehicle prices in Sri Lanka have begun increasing sharply, with some popular models seeing increases of up to Rs. 4.5 million, following the Government's decision to extend a 50%... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue target ahead of month-end

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its revenue target for August, achieving the target before the end of the month, according to Customs authorities. Customs had been set a revenue t... Read More


Self-test for HIV, order condoms and lubricants online

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- As health officials step up efforts to scale up HIV testing, people are encouraged to use the KNOW4SURE.LK online platform to access HIV prevention and testing services, includin... Read More