Yunani doctors launch dengue awareness program Yunani doctors conducted an awareness program to eradicate dengue mosquito breeding places and a medical camp to treat Yunani system of treatment for dengue patients. [Views:185] [Tue, Jul 27, 2010] [Full Article]
Container with substandard medical items: Minister urges probe Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena yesterday ordered the Ministry’s internal audit department to conduct a full scale investigation into a container found at the Colombo Harbour with substandard medical items [Views:156] [Tue, Jul 27, 2010] [Full Article]
Another doctor with dengue in Badulla
Another doctor of Badulla Hospital suffering from dengue fever was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.
About 90 dengue patients are receiving treatment at the Badulla Hospital. A son of a male-nurse is also among them. [Views:209] [Tue, Jul 27, 2010] [Full Article]
Rs 7,500 fine for selling infants packeted milk powder Anuradhapura Magistrate Chandima Edirimanne yesterday imposed a fine of Rs 7,500 on a company based in Colombo for selling packeted milk powder for infants without proper approval from the Health Authorities. [Views:180] [Tue, Jul 27, 2010] [Full Article]
Locally produced anti-dengue bacteria enters market The locally grown bacteria to fight dengue spreading mosquitoes will be introduced to the market by end of July, ITI Senior Research Officer Dr. Sadhika Samarasekara told the media. [Views:236] [Thu, Jul 15, 2010] [Full Article]
Addicts behind slayings A gang of drug addicts are suspected to be responsible for the recent string of murders and thefts carried out against beggars in Colombo as the daily cash collection of the beggars had been stolen according to police sources. [Views:152] [Wed, Jul 14, 2010] [Full Article]
Doctor dies of dengue A lady doctor who was receiving treatment at the Badulla general hospital for dengue had died today. Dr. Lakmali Wijenayake, was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit when the illness claimed her life. [Views:144] [Mon, Jul 12, 2010] [Full Article]
10 Ways to Look 5 Years Younger Be Careful With Color, Brighten Up With Concealer, Perk Up a Saggy Butt, Shine On, Find the Perfect Bra, Give Some Lip Service, Fake an Eye Lift, Lose the Powder Makeup, Get a Little Cheeky, Mix Things Up [Views:981] [Sun, Dec 13, 2009] [Full Article]
Sabaragamuwa University closed over spread of viral flu
Lectures at the Sabaragamuwa University have been suspended for two weeks from today due to the spread of a viral flu, Vice Chancellor on the University Prof. Mahinda S. Rupasinghe said. He said that he took this decision after consulting his staff members and the medical authorities. [Views:1152] [Sun, Dec 06, 2009] [Full Article]
Indian drugs manufacturer objects to ban by Lanka An Indian drugs manufacturer is to strongly object to Sri Lanka’s decision to ban the import of certain drugs from India. Kilitch Drugs India Ltd will file strong objection to this order through the India Embassy or other suitable forums, the Indian media reported. [Views:957] [Mon, Nov 23, 2009] [Full Article]
Ministry brings new vaccine to counter Novel Influenza AH1N1 In a bid to counter the spread of Novel Influenza AH1N1, the Ministry of Health Care and Nutrition is to immediately import an injection called “Novel A H1N1 2009”, which has been approved by the World Health Organization, to treat patients. [Views:1002] [Sun, Nov 22, 2009] [Full Article]
Principal becomes first A-H1N1 victim in Kurunagala The first death in Kurunagala from the A H1N1 influenza was reported today with the demise of a 58 year old school principal who had been admitted to the Kurunagala Teaching Hospital yesterday with symptoms of the flu. [Views:789] [Sat, Nov 21, 2009] [Full Article]
Central province schools close from Monday over A-H1N1 All schools in the Central Province will close from Monday over fears the A-H1N1 virus is spreading in the area, Central province governor Tikiri Kobakaduwa told Daily Mirror online. He said the school vacation which is scheduled for December 9 will be given early with the school closure. [Views:828] [Thu, Nov 19, 2009] [Full Article]
First case of swine flu from Ratnapura detected today The first case of swine flu from the Ratnapura District has been detected from a young girl, the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Health Services Director, Dr Kapila Kannagara said. [Views:432] [Wed, Oct 28, 2009] [Full Article]
Flue scanner at Katunayaka Airport to be deactivated
The two medical scanners set up at the Bandaranaike International Airport to spot people with Swine flu like symptoms are to be deactivated as the flu had already spread throughout the country and it is now deemed unnecessary to scan people who are coming from abroad further, Dr Risintha Premaratne, Consultant Epidemiologist of the Health Ministry told Daily Mirror online. [Views:424] [Sun, Oct 18, 2009] [Full Article]
Anuradhapura Magistrate Chandima Edirimanne yesterday imposed a fine of Rs 7,500 on a company based in Colombo for selling packeted milk powder for infants without proper approval from the Health Authorities.