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Risk of Thalassemia increases
Sri Lanka has around 2,500 thalassemia patients, with 45–60 children born annually wi...
Health Ministry gears up for Ebola outbreak
The Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka says it has introduced a five-step preparedness p...
High blood pressure cases on the rise in Sri Lanka: Health experts warn
Health experts in Sri Lanka warn of increasing hypertension cases, urging early detec...
Sri Lanka steps up surveillance, preparedness after WHO declares Ebola health emergency
The Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka says it has implemented a five-point preparedness...
Over 29,000 dengue cases reported in 2026
Sri Lanka has reported 29,589 dengue cases and 15 deaths so far in 2026, with health ...
Vesak Dansal registration made mandatory – Health DG
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The Health Ministry has made registration mandatory for Vesak dansals across Sri Lank...
45–60 Children born annually with Thalassemia
Sri Lanka has around 2,500 thalassemia patients, with 45 to 60 children born annually...
Mother-to-child STD transmission: No longer a public health issue in SL: WHO
Sri Lanka has received special recognition from the World Health Organisation for suc...
