WHO declares Sri Lanka ‘measles-free’ nation
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Tuesday declared that measles disease has been eradicated in the island nation of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s achievement comes at a time when measles cases are increasing globally, said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO regional director. “The country’s success demonstrates its commitment, and…
PTFD to conduct drug prevention in schools
The Presidential Task Force on Drug Prevention will conduct a drug prevention week in schools countrywide aiming to do away with the drug menace. Director of the PTFDP Dr. Samantha Kumara Kithalawaarachchi addressing media today at the President’s Secretariat said that the drug prevention week will be conducted…
Suwa Seriya Service expands into Central Province today
The free pre hospital care ambulance services will continue, with the launch of the service in the Central Province today. Starting today, the 1990 Suwa Seriya pre hospital care ambulance services will be launched in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Matale districts of the Central Province.New 4×4 ambulance…
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