- Wednesday
- March 12th, 2025
Bhathiya Barukanda
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has introduced a new pricing mechanism aimed at determining the maximum retail price (MRP) for specific dosages and strengths of medicines. This regulatory initiative, outlined in a Gazette under the National Medicines Regulatory Authority...
Animals or animal products will not be allowed to be imported into Sri Lanka from any country where bird flu has been reported, the Animal Production and Health Department’s Director General Dr. Hemali Kothalawala today announced. Dr. Hemali Kothalawala said...
More than 1,800 medical doctors left Sri Lanka in 2022 and 2023 Their salaries in the UK and Australia are often 30 times higher The biggest trade union of government doctors in Sri Lanka warned on Friday about a wave...
Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe, spokesperson of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) warned of a wave of economic crisis-driven brain drain among medical professionals, as 25 percent of them have already taken the necessary exams to find employment abroad. “If we...
10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was marked by the High Commission of India and its cultural arm- Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the iconic Galle Face Green on June 22, 2024 in Colombo. The theme for 10th edition of IDY...
No one should forget past hardships due to shortages of medicines, fuel, and fertilizers – President
This year’s budget allocated the highest amount ever for the protection of free healthcare- Minister of Industry and Health Ramesh Pathirana. The President’s economic transformation in the country have garnered international recognition- Member of Parliament Rajitha Senaratne. The President commends...
Amidst growing concerns over the spread of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), or commonly known as 'flesh-eating bacteria' across Japan, Sri Lankan health authorities have moved to reassure the public, emphasizing that there is no cause for panic. However, Sri...
– State Minister for Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody State Minister for Indigenous Medicine, Sisira Jayakody, announced that the halted internship training for Ayurveda graduates, delayed due to the on-going crisis in the country, has recommenced. He highlighted that the internship...
A 10-Day Yoga Mahotsav celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was launched today at Colombo National Museum. The event was celebrated under this year’s IDY theme ‘Yoga for Women Empowerment’ with over 200 students participating from different schools in Colombo....
Potential for dengue to escalate into an epidemic during periods of flooding. Alarming statistics of over 25,000 reported dengue cases and nine fatalities within the past five months. 2647 cases in May alone. Weekly cleaning initiative advocated for schools, homes,...
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