Topic: Health — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-11 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authority says it receives an average of about 5,000 applications a day, releasing figures following complaints about complicated procedures
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[2026-01-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online
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[2026-01-10 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Doctors have hit back, saying that they are being unfairly blamed for deeper systemic failures in healthcare financing
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[2026-01-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Many Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by the deadly inferno are now living in hotels, youth hostels or transitional housing
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[2026-01-10 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: In late 2024, Nimrod Shimrony, an emergency medical technician for the New York City Fire Department, tried to end his life. After completing an intensive outpatient treatment program, he and his wife searched for a therapist for months.
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[2026-01-10 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In this volatile, turbulent year, Horses can expect to prosper at the office or in a new job, but health and romance will not be so lucky
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[2026-01-10 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Paul Windle for “Inside the AI Prompts DOGE Used to ‘Munch’ Contracts Related to Veterans’ Health.” Art direction by Lisa Larson-Walker.
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[2026-01-10 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed to Parliament yesterday (9) that the death of 12-year-old Kuganeshan Dinoja who was admitted to the Mullaitivu District Base Hospital on December 21, 2025 at around 7.20 pm cannot be ruled out as a murder until on-going investigations are concluded.
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[2026-01-10 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Eleventh Conference of the Parties (COP-Eleven) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) was held recently in Geneva, Switzerland. Sri Lanka was represented as part of the government delegation by Dr. Ananda Ratnayake, Chairperson of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA), and Prof.
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[2026-01-10 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This line is seldom seen in the hand. When present, it runs like a sister line to the Line of Mercury, also known as the Line of Health or Liver. When present, the Line of Intuition lies at the side of the hand near the percussion. It rises on the Mount of the Moon, curves inward toward the palm, and ends on or near the Mount of Mercury.
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[2026-01-10 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday (09) that he is responsible as the Mass Media Minister to ensure that true and accurate information is presented to the public by the Media institutions.
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[2026-01-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Induction of the new President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), Specialist Dr. Manilka Sumanathilaka, will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo today. Dr. Sumanathilaka has been elected as the 132nd President of the Association. He has rendered distinguished service in the medical field and holds several medical degrees and postgraduate degrees.
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[2026-01-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip and Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that MPs, Government or Opposition, who have complained of death threats against them will be provided with security as per the reports of the State Intelligence services. Opposition MP Jagath Vithana recently issued such a formal announcement, where the Speaker intervened and provided him with security.
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[2026-01-10 04:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Shirin (name changed), a nurse at the Imam Khomeini Hospital in the western Iranian province of Ilam, recently found herself at the center of a tragedy far beyond anything she had seen in her work.
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[2026-01-10 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Number of people benefiting from fee waivers under new pricing regime that started on January 1 triples
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[2026-01-10 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: El Nino phenomenon is ‘persistent driver of health and economic loss’, not just a short-term weather anomaly, study finds
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[2026-01-09 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: George Clooney’s charisma can’t mask the flaws of this 1996 gorefest written by Quentin Tarantino, from bad effects to treatment of women
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[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: इंडोनेशिया का विशाल द्वीपसमूह एशिया, ऑस्ट्रेलिया और यूरोप को जोड़ने वाले बड़े अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई और समुद्री मार्गों पर स्थित है. यही वजह है कि यह देश ट्रांसनेशनल तस्करी नेटवर्क के लिए आकर्षक ठिकाना बन गया है.
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[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Emmy winner from the HBO Max show starring Noah Wyle, drew inspiration for her role from a ‘really kick-ass’ aunt and battled cancer right before auditioning
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[2026-01-09 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US-Japanese-Russian crew of four at the International Space Station will return to Earth within days, earlier than planned
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[2026-01-09 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City recorded temperatures as low as 2 degrees on Friday morning at Ta Kwu Ling in the New Territories, while Tai Lung registered 3.8 degrees
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[2026-01-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground closed in June last year, Kowloon Bay Sports Ground closed this month for renovation
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[2026-01-09 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday that if an MP properly reports an issue pertaining to his or her security, the Government will take immediate action in this regard. If an MP, regardless of the ruling party or the opposition, has death threats or other issue pertaining to their security, the Government will pay close attention to it and will take immediate action if it is properly reported.
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[2026-01-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) yesterday (8) launched a special drug testing program for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) drivers and conductors at the Mattakkuliya Depot to enhance public transport quality and passenger safety.
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[2026-01-09 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Controller of Centre for Health Protection says seasonal influenza activity has dropped below baseline level over the past week
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[2026-01-08 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts advise use of properly prescribed GLP-1 drugs despite their popularity after endorsements by Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities
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[2026-01-08 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Over the past year, 34 innovation and technology, life and health science companies set up or expanded their operations in Hong Kong
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[2026-01-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements
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[2026-01-08 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Olympic champion ‘progressing well’ in recovery from elbow surgery last year, but not yet in peak condition
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[2026-01-08 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Since 2008, most cases of repeated landslides are either not included in monitoring programme or deemed relatively low priority, ombudsman says
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[2026-01-08 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Department of Health yet to determine if 14th report of unwell infant after eating potentially contaminated baby formula
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[2026-01-08 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Technology and health experts question the accuracy of these products and warn of data privacy issues
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[2026-01-08 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Istilah "superflu” belakangan ramai diperbincangkan seiring meningkatnya kasus influenza musiman di berbagai negara. Setelah kasusnya dilaporkan ada di Indonesia, beragam konten bermunculan di media sosial dengan narasi yang menyebut superflu sebagai virus baru.
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[2026-01-08 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under the influence of a winter monsoon, the relative humidity plunged to 17 per cent at 4pm on Thursday
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[2026-01-08 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zhipu AI, Iluvatar CoreX and Edge Medical raised US$1.2 billion in their share offerings
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[2026-01-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese drug makers signed 157 out-licensing deals with global pharmaceutical firms last year versus 94 a year earlier
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[2026-01-08 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Now when you take the statistics in Sri Lanka, 30% of Under 19 kids have not only consulted psychiatrists, but have taken some sort of psychiatric medication. 60% of Under 19 kids feel they need some mental health counseling. 30% of psychiatric consultations are for Under 19 kids. This is not good!
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[2026-01-07 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Non-alcoholic or zero beers are a growing section of the drinks market and for many represent a stepping stone towards greater sobriety
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[2026-01-07 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Post examines the recall, the risk associated with the toxin, and recommended disposal steps for affected items
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[2026-01-07 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: British national, 36, appears at Kowloon City Court facing manslaughter and drug charges in connection with hotel room death
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[2026-01-07 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The robot completed 88 per cent of the steps on its first attempt, followed by real-time adjustments and corrections to finish the surgery
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[2026-01-07 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former PM’s son says surgery is not advised for his father’s hip injury due to advanced age, with recovery expected to take up to three weeks
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[2026-01-07 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Membership of a WhatsApp concern group set up by a few mothers balloons to more than 800 people within hours
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[2026-01-07 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has committed LKR 420 million in support of the Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka initiative, aimed at accelerating recovery in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The commitment will support critical recovery efforts across healthcare and education benefiting communities in affected regions. These include the restoration and upgrading of essential hospital infrastructure and the refurbishment of ICT facilities in affected schools, in collaboration with relevant authorities.
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[2026-01-07 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Namewee is still helping police in an investigation over the death of a Taiwanese influencer and faces a drug possession charge
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[2026-01-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic
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[2026-01-07 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s CES delegation includes start-ups from fields of health tech, artificial intelligence and new materials
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[2026-01-07 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Baby was given preliminary check and no superficial injuries were found, but he will be admitted to hospital for further examination, insider says
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[2026-01-07 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the status of gig-based work, a health safety net, and the seizure of Nicolas Maduro
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[2026-01-07 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jaclyn Hei Tsang is on a mission to debunk online health myths and unfounded advice by setting the record straight on her Instagram page
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