INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Ramesh Pathirana announced a staggering 91% vaccination rate for measles among children, a crucial step in combating a recent resurgence of
the disease after eradication
Pathirana outlined further health priorities for 2024
Disease prevention takes centre stage, with plans to bolster primary healthcare services and improve efficiency for patients
Prompt access to essential resources is also a key focus, he stressed.However, tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remains a major
Over 20% of Sri Lankans battle diabetes, and the country holds the dubious distinction of having the highest prevalence of high blood
pressure among over-35s in South Asia
minister said.Amidst a rapidly aging population, Sri Lanka is proactively addressing the rise of non-communicable diseases like memory
impairment, eye diseases, and bone diseases through dedicated programs
Dengue fever, another pressing concern, is being tackled with special efforts, seeking increased public collaboration alongside support from
government is actively importing essential medicines, with shortages gradually decreasing
