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1 week ago |
htsyndication.com | Sheain Fernandopulle
Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Politicians scramble to form local administrations, will they act with the same zeal in eradicating mosquitoes? Public places, construction sites, empty lands are thriving mosquito breeding groundsOne-fourth of houses found to have mosquito breeding spotsHospitalisations on the riseColombo, May 27 (Daily Mirror) - The political parties and independent groups that won the recent local authorities' election are scrambling to form administrations.
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2 weeks ago |
htsyndication.com | Sheain Fernandopulle
Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Over 4,600 Sri Lankan health professionals have migrated overseas between 2022 and 2025, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed during his address at the 78th annual World Health Assembly (WHA78) of the World Health Organization (WHO). Speaking before delegates from across the world, Minister Jayatissa said that this includes 726 consultants, 1,116 medical officers and nearly 2,800 nursing officers.
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3 weeks ago |
htsyndication.com | Sheain Fernandopulle
Srilanka, May 14 -- Amid a slight increase in chickenpox cases, the varicella vaccine that helps prevent the disease is currently out of stock at hospitals, the Daily Mirror learns. When the Daily Mirror inquired at leading private hospitals, officials confirmed that the vaccine is unavailable. The cost of the vaccine ranges from Rs 7,500 to Rs 9,500. According to health authorities, the vaccine is also not available at government hospitals.
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1 month ago |
htsyndication.com | Sheain Fernandopulle
Srilanka, May 5 -- In the wake of the rising cases of mosquito-borne illnesses and regular viral fever, health authorities urge the public to visit a doctor if they have fever that lasts more than two days. Speaking to Daily Mirror, Consultant Physician Dr. Achala Balasuriya warned that trying to treat a fever at home without proper medical advice can be dangerous.
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1 month ago |
htsyndication.com | Sheain Fernandopulle
Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Sri Lankan health officials have warned the public about the dangers of treating chikungunya without proper diagnosis, as it can be life-threatening for dengue patients. With both diseases spreading fast due to the rainy season, they urge people to seek medical help early. Meanwhile, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has confirmed that more than 17,000 dengue cases have been recorded so far this year.
Journalists covering the same region
Uditha Jayasinghe
Sri Lanka and Maldives Correspondent at Reuters
Uditha Jayasinghe primarily covers news in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka and surrounding areas including Kandy.
Krishan Francis
Reporter at Associated Press
Krishan Francis primarily covers news in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka and surrounding areas.
Nishel Fernando
Business Reporter at Freelance
Business Reporter at Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)
Nishel Fernando primarily covers news in the Western Province, Sri Lanka, including Colombo and surrounding areas.
Ben Millington
Reporter at ABC News (Australia)
Ben Millington primarily covers news in the Hunter Region, New South Wales, Australia, including areas around Newcastle and surrounding suburbs.
Prajwal Hegde
Tennis Editor at The Times of India
Sports Journalist at Freelance
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