Corruption: Former Health Ministry Secretary arrested
2023-12-18
Sri Lanka’s former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Chandraguptha has been arrested over the case filed on the importation of substandardContinue Reading
Rs. 100 Mn worth Digital X-ray machine granted to Southern Province
2023-12-05
The Matara District General Hospital has received a new Digital X-ray machine, worth Rs. 100 million. The Digital X-ray machineContinue Reading
40 hospitals closed & 100 heading towards closure
2023-11-27
Minister of Health Dr. Ramesh Pathirane has issued directives to recommence operations at closed hospitals and hospitals that are facingContinue Reading
Several top Health Ministry officials arrested
2023-11-20
Four persons including the Director of the Medical Supplies Division of the Ministry of Health Dr. Kapila Wickramanayaka have beenContinue Reading
Over 2500 appointments made to Sri Lanka’s nursing sector
2023-11-17
Over 2500 appointments have been made to Sri Lanka’s nursing sector, the Ministry of Health announced. The Ministry stated thatContinue Reading
Mysterious medicine order : Health Ministry to suspend payments
2023-10-13
The Ministry of Health has taken measures for the immediate suspension of all medicine supply orders given to the company,Continue Reading
Health sector: Several key decisions taken
2023-10-02
The Government has taken a decision to halt the emergency procurement of medicinal drugs. The decision was announced by MinisterContinue Reading
Health Minister issues directives to recruit nurses
2023-08-30
Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has issued a directive to recruit 3,000 nurses for Sri Lanka’s health sector. The ministerContinue Reading
Recent medical incidents : Report submitted with 12 recommendations
2023-08-09
The expert report regarding the recent medical incidents that were reported in Sri Lanka has been officially submitted to theContinue Reading
No power disconnections for hospitals: Assurance from CEB
2023-07-29
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has assured that the power supply will not be disconnected for the next two monthsContinue Reading
Health Ministry bans black flags and banners in hospitals, explains why
2023-04-03
A circular has been issued by the Ministry of Health prohibiting the display of black flags in hospitals and healthContinue Reading
Four areas identified for new cancer hospitals
2023-02-28
The Health Ministry has been instructed to formulate the required measures to establish specialized hospitals in the Jaffna, Hambantota, Badulla,Continue Reading