Health At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan s River Nile
At least 21 individuals have lost their lives after a passenger boat sank in the River Nile state of northern Sudan, according to a medical organization that…
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Health Body of newborn found floating in Nuwara Eliya Gregory Lake
The body of a newborn baby was discovered floating in Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya today (01), as reported by the Nuwara Eliya Police. The finding followed…
Health Singapore to conduct temperature screening at airport over Nipah outbreak
Singapore is increasing health checks at Changi Airport in response to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India . Authorities announced that temperature…
Health SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Health, Mass Media, and Women’s Empowerment reviewed the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) and Jaffna…
Health India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings
Indian officials announced that they have managed to control a Nipah virus outbreak after identifying two cases in West Bengal, a state in eastern India . In…
Health Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory
Myanmar's Ministry of Health has increased its monitoring of the Nipah virus and provided health guidance for travelers, even though there have been no…
Health Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
An outbreak of the dangerous Nipah virus in West Bengal, India , has raised alarms in various parts of Asia, leading to stricter airport screening measures.…
Health Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction
Dr. Senani Wijethunga, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, has raised concerns about the rise of mental health problems among young people due to their heavy…
Health Concerns raised as Sri Lanka see spike in crime among 16–22-year-olds
Youth crime among those aged 16 to 22 has risen sharply over the last decade, according to Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Tharaka Fernando. He shared…
Health Several injured following collision involving lorry and ambulance in Habarana
A collision between a lorry and an ambulance occurred on the Dambulla–Habarana main road in Habarana, according to police reports. The accident took place this…
Health Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero admitted to hospital
Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently in remand, has been taken to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for a medical check-up. According to…
Health Father, daughter killed in house fire; Four others hospitalized
A father and his daughter tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Galenbindunuwewa, Anuradhapura , while four other family members suffered burn…
Health 49-year-old doctor drowns at Mirissa Beach
A doctor tragically drowned at Mirissa Beach on September 25. The victim was the Chief Doctor at Walana District Hospital in Weligama . Local residents managed…
Health Body of male found in Attanagalu Oya
A man's body has been discovered in the Attanagalu Oya. The finding came after the Attanagalla Police Station received a report. Authorities have not yet…
Health Air quality in several provinces considered unhealthy for sensitive groups
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Northern, North Central, North Western, and Western provinces of Sri Lanka is currently between 150 and 200, according to…
Health 53-year-old man stabbed to death in Kotahena
A 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed this evening (18) in the 6th Lane area of Kotahena, according to police reports. The Kotahena Police stated that the man…
Health Doctors at Anuradhapura Hospital launch strike citing lack of adequate security
Doctors at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka have gone on strike due to concerns over inadequate security. The strike began this morning after…
Health Prison officers fire warning shots to prevent inmates from escaping Galle Prison
Prison officers shot warning shots into the air to stop two inmates from trying to escape Galle Prison. The Department of Prisons reported that the inmates,…
Health Strike launched after doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was assaulted by three-wheeler driver
A doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was attacked by a three-wheeler driver. The doctor is now receiving treatment at the hospital. In response, doctors at…
Health Hospital in Badulla temporarily closed due to risk of landslides
The Badulla Spring Valley Regional Hospital is temporarily closed because of the risk of landslides, according to the Uva Province Ministry of Health. This…
Health Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala hospitalised after vehicle involved in accident
Former Speaker and Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala has been hospitalized after his jeep was involved in a head-on crash with a car . The accident took place…
Health LNP - No decision to remove doctors’, lawyers’ vehicle passes: Nalinda
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the government has not taken any decision to remove the vehicle passes of doctors and lawyers as…
Health LNP - Coconut plantations in Puttalam affected by caterpillar outbreak
A large number of coconut plantations have been severely affected by a coconut caterpillar outbreak that is spreading in several plantations in the Puttalam…
Health LNP - 78th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia begins in Colombo today
The 78th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia will be held in Colombo from today (13) to 15 October 2025. The…