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Law is needed to be enacted in order to ensure regulation of propaganda on social media which harms the public covering all sectors, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said in Parliament.
HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) one of the leading social service organisations in the country that provides free cataract surgeries and other free health care services for less-privileged elderly citizens will celebrate its 40th anniversary at its head office No. 102, Pemananda Mawatha, Raththanapitiya, Boralesgamuwa next…
A medical camp organized jointly by the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist Countries (ASLGSC), together with the Gothatuwa Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office and the Project Management Institute (PMI), will be held on Saturday, January 24starting from 9a.m., at the GalwanaViharaya, Mulleriyawa to…
Fugitive Canadian snowboarder from the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics is linked to cartels and faces murder and drug charges
New research suggests that many people who stop using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic maintain their weight loss, countering previous studies
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media is set to launch the second phase of the “HEALTHY SRI LANKA” pilot project tomorrow (Jan 24), marking a significant step in the program to establish 1,000 Health and Wellness Centers island-wide.
Reflecting on initial diagnosis at 18, Xia shares feelings of being lost and in pain but now strives to ‘spend every day as if it were my last’
Twelve colposcope machines, used for the detection and treatment of cervical cancer, were distributed today (23) to treatment centres across 12 districts as part of an initiative by Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media.
Amerika Serikat (AS) resmi keluar dari Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (World Health Organization/WHO), setahun setelah Presiden Donald Trump mengumumkan rencana penghentian keikutsertaan negaranya dalam lembaga kesehatan global tersebut.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Working Committee has expressed support for the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) in its 48-hour island-wide token strike, which began at 8.00 a.m. today (23).
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has clarified that its members are not taking part in the island-wide Trade Union Action planned by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today, (23).
Fosun Adgenvax (Chengdu) joins an IPO wave that raised more than US$1.5 billion last year for biotech companies
The Chief Government Whip and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, emphasised in Parliament yesterday that a group including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila and Namal Rajapaksa are making a failed attempt to seize power by exploiting the education reforms initi…
The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a year after President Donald Trump announced he was putting an end to America's 78-year-old commitment to the health agency.
Fresh marks on the US president’s left hand during his ‘Board of Peace’ signing spark renewed speculation about his health
After treatment for a separate condition, a Chinese neurologist noticed improvements in cognition
Doctors chart careful course for late pregnancy which woman says made her feel like ‘a panda’; critics brand decision to give birth ‘cruel’
Snakes will enjoy increased wealth and stable relationships in the Year of the Fire Horse, but curse stars will bring ailments and stress
“Poverty is not just a lack of income; it is a deprivation of basic capabilities,” observed Amartya Sen.Poverty is not merely the absence of income. It is the absence of security, access, opportunity, dignity, and voice. It is shaped by education, health, livelihoods, infrastructure, safety, social protection, geogr…
Finance chief takes question from CEO of Swiss chemicals producer Clariant on whether to take ‘broader approach’ to decarbonisation
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Health authorities earlier named 2 Hong Kong-based companies linked to alleged smuggling of blood samples for gender testing
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will engage in a symbolic strike for 48 hours in hospitals across the island from 8 am tomorrow (23).
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) concluded the strike launched across all hospitals in the Eastern Province at 2:00 p.m. today (22).
D’Angelo, who once auditioned for Angelina Jolie’s film, Unbroken, plays Alex in Hulu’s Tell Me Lies with Grace Van Patten and Jackson White
Musician plays ‘farewell song’ for dying mother who sacrificed her own romantic happiness to bring up child alone
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Our Hong Kong Foundation develops new tool to assess literacy in Chinese medicine, finds ‘moderate level’ of understanding among respondents
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, emphasized the need for new legislation to regulate social media content that causes harm to the public, stating that current legal frameworks are insufficient to cover all sectors.
Earlier this month, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a Cuban migrant had died at a Texas detention camp after experiencing “medical distress,” giving little detail of what led up to his final moments.
Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni conducted a surprise inspection recently of the Inbound Health Assessment Centre (IHAP) in Borella, which assesses the health status of foreign migrants arriving in Sri Lanka.
Department of Health says the case involves suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing
A medical camp organized jointly by the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist Countries (ASLGSC), together with the Gothatuwa Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office and the Project Management Institute (PMI), will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 starting from 9.00 a.m., at the Galwana Viharaya, Mu…
As part of the national initiative to ensure all citizens have access to healthcare with respect and dignity, the second phase of the pilot project to establish 1,000 health and wellness centers across Sri Lanka will be inaugurated on January 24, 2026, covering 21 districts.
The cases come as the country enforces new rules sending littering offences to court as the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign rolls out
Helper, 28, faces holding charge of ill-treatment after four-month-old baby hospitalised with brain injury likely to have been caused by shaking
In a major step forward for road safety, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development has launched a mobile medical laboratory service on buses to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The initiative is part of the National Road Safety Programme.
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Bob and Fran German share how going vegan changed their lives and helps them keep fit, healthy, full of energy – and sniffle-free
Okinawan men fell from first to 43rd while women slipped to 16th in the last life expectancy survey, a slide that is expected to continue
Latest example of Chinese drug maker acquiring equity in overseas partner shows they are becoming true development partners, analysts say
The Year of the Fire Horse will bring Dragons good luck in terms of career development, but the outlook for romance and health isn’t so rosy
Fourteen people have been arrested and four people taken to hospital after a protest outside the Iranian Embassy in London.
The president’s call for strikes against drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia will add to the cost of trading with the US, analysts say
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Letter writing and writing instruments are seeing a surge in interest as people look for space to reflect and build meaningful connections
Boat captain, who spotted dead finless porpoise near outlying island, believes the mammal was carrying a calf
Observatory also says mercury will drop to about 16 degrees in urban areas on Tuesday evening as part of second cold spell to hit this year
While US biotech firms increase use of Chinese clinical data, Chinese firms need US counterparts for monetisation, investor and scientist says