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Cyclone Ditwah has caused significant damage to Sri Lanka’s health sector, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs. 21 billion, Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated.
From Indonesia fuming over flag stunt to Duterte’s drug war verdict upheld, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
Women’s head coach Ricardo Rambo has scrubbed accounts of posts railing against ‘disgusting’ treatment of his players
US firm, backed by Fosun and Tencent, expands research base in China as it develops an AI-powered drug-discovery tool
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Despite her ill health, 80-year-old Zia, a dominant figure in Dhaka’s turbulent power struggles, had vowed to run in next year’s election
Dr. Thomas C. Weiner, the oncologist who was the subject of a 2024 ProPublica investigation, will never again practice medicine in the state of Montana.
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was ordered to be remanded by the Court, has been admitted to the Mahara prison hospital.
When Latha Walpola walked into Room 21 at the National Hospital, the cardiologist would not reach first for a stethoscope. Dr Ruwan Ekanayaka had a different request. He would ask her to sing.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the SJB will extend its full support to eliminate the substandard medicine racket and back any genuine action taken by the Government to protect public health.
In the wake of recent floods triggered by heavy rains, the Kalmunai Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) has launched a programme to curb the spread of dengue across several Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions in the Kalmunai region.
DFCC Bank has partnered with Singhe Hospitals PLC to provide exclusive, islandwide healthcare benefits for DFCC ‘Garusaru’ Senior Citizen Savings Account holders, strengthening its commitment to supporting the wellbeing, dignity and everyday needs of Sri Lanka’s senior community.
Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation (SLADC) will launch seven new products on Tuesday. This will take place at the Nawinna Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation Auditorium under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
If confirmed, it would mark the first known land strike on Venezuelan soil since the US began its lethal anti-cartel campaign in September
Janice Parker walked into the medical ward at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola several years back, looking for her son, Kentrell Parker.
The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation plans to introduce seven new products. The launch is scheduled for tomorrow (30 Dec) at 10.00 a.m. at the Navinna Ayurvedic Pharmaceuticals Corporation Auditorium under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
Grieving seller of traditional sweet skewered delicacies sees 15-fold rise in daily takings as students rally round after son’s cancer death
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Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, emphasised that the strong sense of teamwork among all Health professionals is the primary factor enabling the maintenance of an excellent, efficient, and high-standard Health service in the country.
According to the lead news item in our sister newspaper the Sunday Observer yesterday, the Health Ministry assures that essential medicines and medical products will be available without interruption in Government hospitals from 2026, following new procurement orders placed by the State Pharmaceutical Corporation (S…
The air quality in the national capital remains hazardous, affecting people’s health. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, nearing the severe category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Women’s football head coach Ricardo Rambo lets rip ahead of Hong Kong’s clash with Guangdong in the 7th Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
Wellness social clubs in Hong Kong blend fitness and networking, offering the health-conscious a new way to connect beyond dinners and bars
Team collaboration shines at HKSH Medical Group as doctors, nurses and students embrace fitness and fun to raise funds for charitable causes
The suspect, a Malian citizen jailed in January 2024 for aggravated theft and sexual assault, attacked 3 women on the city’s Metro on Friday
Bolsonaro, 70, had been hospitalised on Wednesday for hernia surgery. In September, he was jailed for 27 years for plotting a coup
Veteran singer Kalasoori Latha Walpola, widely regarded as the queen of Sri Lankan music scene, passed away today (27) at the age of 91. She had been receiving medical treatment following a period of illness.
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has dismissed allegations of media censorship, stating that there is no restriction on media freedom and that criticism is permitted across all media platforms.
Public hospital systems, including billing and dispensing, have been updated to reflect adjusted fees aimed at tackling structural challenges
Christian influencers in the US are galvanising young people looking for meaning in a culture that lacks it, say those of faith
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While Fukushima operator Tepco says it is ‘committed to safety’ at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, critics believe it is a disaster waiting to happen
Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development
Bill Gifford shares diet, exercise and lifestyle tips on how to live to 100 and older, like Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person at 116
Sri Lanka’s recent progress across multiple sectors has been praised by Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Trinh Thi Tam during a meeting with Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, on Tuesday afternoon at the Health and Mass Media Ministry.
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Military chiefs describe flames used in cupping treatment as ‘necessary fire’; say strict fire prevention code enforced on ship
Get the science behind a host of wellness trends – from melatonin to electrolytes – to sort the fact from fiction
OJn Thursday, jailed former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro formally endorsed his son Flavio's bid in the 2026 election, announcing his support from a hospital in Brasilia, where he underwent hernia surgery.
Pharmaceutical giants like Lilly and Nordisk are battling for dominance in India’s weight-loss market with price cuts and early launches
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in health, love, work and finances
Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that a programme is needed to further formalise and expand drug quality testing into a comprehensive initiative.
The former president, who is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, was allowed to leave prison for the operation
While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say
The lawsuit states that Holcim has ‘significantly contributed to climate change with its massive CO2 emissions’
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In an environment where Sri Lanka is recovering from its third shock in six years, our economy it not capable of withstanding much. The social landscape stands vulnerable as almost 1/4th of Sri Lankan’s live below the middle-income poverty line earning less than Rs. 1100 a day. About 33% of households goes into debt…