Health Minister discusses expanding drug quality testing system
2025-12-25
A special discussion was held under the aegis of the Minister of Health, Nalinda Jayataissa, regarding expanding the process ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka probes deaths after anti-nausea injection as grieving families seek answers
2025-12-18
Sri Lankan health authorities have launched a high-level investigation into two deaths and several adverse reactions reported at government hospitalsContinue Reading
Over Rs. 1.2 Bn owed by medical officers who left government service – Report
2025-10-30
A recent investigation into the Ministry of Health has revealed that 705 government medical officers who vacated their posts oweContinue Reading
Probe ordered into alleged fake certificate in Govt food supply tender
2025-10-22
Colombo Additional Magistrate Liyan Warusha Withana has ordered the Colombo Fraud Investigation Division to conduct an expedited inquiry into anContinue Reading
22% of schoolchildren feel lonely, survey reveals
2025-08-07
The Ministry of Health reports that schoolchildren are currently experiencing certain forms of psychological distress due to various societal factors.Continue Reading
Govt to establish 100 Primary Care Community Centres this year
2025-07-28
The Government will establish one Primary Care Community Centre (PCCC) for roughly 10,000 people under the proposed PCCC project, toContinue Reading
Health Minister holds talks with German Industry Delegation
2025-07-07
The Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), Martin Klose, hasContinue Reading
More children facing diabetes, high blood pressure – Health Ministry
2025-06-26
The Ministry of Health has raised concerns over a growing trend of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Sri Lankan children, attributingContinue Reading
Largest batch to be inducted into Sri Lanka’s nursing service
2025-05-23
The presentation of appointment letters to 3147 people recruited into the nursing service in the country is scheduled to beContinue Reading
Rs. 800 Mn. spent on stray dogs annually : Deputy Health Minister
2025-05-22
The Government is spending a total of Rs. 800 million annually to address the issue of stray dogs, including vaccinationContinue Reading
09, including IUSF convenor, arrested over Health Ministry protest
2025-05-16
Nine (09) persons, including the Convener of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF), have been arrested for staging a protestContinue Reading
Health Ministry warns of increase in spread of Chikungunya
2025-05-16
The Ministry of Health has warned of an increase in the spread of Chikungunya viral disease in Sri Lanka. TheContinue Reading
Health Ministry confirms deaths in North due to Rat fever
2024-12-12
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says tests have confirmed that the unidentified disease spreading in the NorthernContinue Reading
Monkeypox : Three key messages from SL Health Ministry
2024-08-22
The Ministry of Health says it has strengthened its screening system across the country, including the Katunayake Airport, in viewContinue Reading
Rs 80 million to strengthen 4 rural hospitals in tourist hotspots
2024-07-23
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed to improve health facilities in areas with minimal health services for theContinue Reading
Health Ministry receives Japan-funded refrigerated trucks from UNICEF for immunization services
2024-07-22
The Ministry of Health has received nine refrigerated trucks procured by UNICEF with funding from the Government of Japan toContinue Reading
Special priority for Virusara Privilege Card holders at Govt Hospitals
2024-07-11
The Ministry of Health has approved providing priority service to war veterans and dependents of soldiers killed in Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Bird flu : Update from Health Ministry
2024-06-25
The Ministry of Health has assured that Sri Lanka is equipped to deal with a bird flu outbreak and hasContinue Reading