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17 hours 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 week 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 week 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.
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2 weeks ago |
htsyndication.com | Sheain Fernandopulle
Colombo, April 25 -- The Western Province has recorded the highest number of Chikungunya cases in the country this year, according to official data released by health authorities. Out of the total 16,544 cases reported across Sri Lanka since January, 7,611 have been recorded in the Western Province alone. The highest number of cases within the province was reported from the Colombo District with 2,709 cases, followed by Gampaha with 2,453 and Kalutara with 567.
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2 weeks ago |
htsyndication.com | Sheain Fernandopulle
Colombo, April 24 -- A record 155 fresh complaints related to the upcoming Local Government elections were reported within a single day, marking the highest daily figure recorded since March 20. The complaints were received by 4:30 p.m. on April 23, according to the Election Commission. Since March 20, a total of 2,453 complaints have been filed regarding the LG polls.
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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