Only 21% of diabetic patients in Sri Lanka receive continuous treatment
2025-08-13
The Ministry of Health says only 21% of diabetic patients in Sri Lanka receive continuous treatment. According to Ministry data,Continue Reading
Islandwide medical clinics launched in Sri Lanka’s prisons
2025-08-13
A special medical clinic program was launched across 24 prison hospitals in Sri Lanka yesterday (12). The initiative, which aimsContinue 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
Plans underway for the development of Jaffna Teaching Hospital
2025-07-14
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has revealed plans for the development of both human and physical resources at Jaffna TeachingContinue 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
Minister cites intel report on attempts to disrupt medical reforms
2025-06-25
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says an intelligence report has been received regarding some politically involved groups attempting to sabotageContinue Reading
Govt marks World Blood Donor Day by recognizing 1500 blood donors
2025-06-16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government intends to systematically reinstate a previously proposed initiative to allocate one day annuallyContinue Reading
Japanese Consultants in Sri Lanka for TV digitalisation project
2025-06-10
Engineering consultancy services for the Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) Project were officially commenced yesterday (09 June), marking a significantContinue Reading
Malini Fonseka & President’s Fund : Nalinda quizzed by reporters
2025-05-27
Government Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has clarified that the statement, made in Parliament months ago, was not aimed at singlingContinue Reading
Medicine shortage : Update from Health Minister
2025-05-25
The current shortages of certain medicinal drugs have arisen because procurement decisions were not taken in a timely and properContinue Reading
Health Minister invites WHO Chief to visit Sri Lanka
2025-05-23
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nalinda Jayatissa, met with the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros AdhanomContinue Reading
Colombo : NPP claims mandate as SJB mayoral candidate also fails to get elected
2025-05-08
The National People’s Power (NPP) has the right to form the administration of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), as theContinue Reading
Govt reveals “massive cost” Ranil spent for 23 foreign tours
2025-05-08
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe incurred expenses totalling Rs. 1.27 billion for 23 overseas visits between 2022 and 2024, Chief GovernmentContinue Reading
Govt responds to Ranil’s accusations against President AKD
2025-04-29
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has denied allegations that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had been privy to documents about theContinue Reading
Talks on US Tariffs : Update from Govt Spokesperson
2025-04-29
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says discussions with the United States Government on the trade tariffs announced by the DonaldContinue Reading
Rs. 98 Mn for new year wish SMS : Govt accepts “Error”
2025-04-29
Government Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa has acknowledged that there seemed to be an error in the figures reported by NPP MPContinue Reading
Sri Lanka outperforms UN target on maternal deaths
2025-04-09
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says Sri Lanka has reduced its maternal mortality rate to 25 per 100,000 live births,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka medical team on standby for Myanmar relief work – Minister
2025-04-01
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says a Sri Lankan medical team is on standby to be dispatched for relief effortsContinue Reading
