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Brainstorming among public health experts on optimizing the health sector response to the current surge in Sri Lanka
Public health experts representing diverse specialties held a brainstorming meeting convened by WHO Sri Lanka to discuss the current spike in cases in Sri Lanka. The key observatio ...
World Health Day 2021 “Building a fairer, healthier world”
On this important occasion, WHO Sri Lanka will undertake a series of activities to advocate for a fairer healthier world, inspire others to take up the cause, and recognize ongoing ...
First batch of COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility arrive in Sri Lanka
Showcasing maternal, child, health best practices in Sri Lanka
A national platform for public health teams from all MOH offices in Sri Lanka to present their innovations and best practices
COVID-19 case surveillance app: Suwapetha
Suwapetha - a real-time web-based information dashboard and mobile application to support healthcare professionals and empower the public.
WHO donates insulin and glucagon to support diabetes management during COVID-19
WHO supplies rapid antigen detection tests for COVID-19 response
Genomic sequencing conducted to understand the October 2020 COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka
Towards A New New Normal : nationwide COVID-19 prevention campaign
Sri Lanka eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis
Expert group meeting on health financing in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: using technology to train and mentor staff on the NCD frontline
Every year, around 120,000 people die prematurely from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Sri Lanka. Despite its robust health system, gaps exist in the training and mentoring of h ...
National meeting on implementing the National Salt Reduction Strategy
Developing training modules for Sri Lankan healthcare workers on COVID-19 prevention
World Blood Donor Day 2020
WHO commends the selfless endeavors of the blood donors and blood campaign organizers who contributed immensely to maintain the national blood reserves throughout curfew.
Online training program for medical professionals conducted
WHO and the National HR Capacity Development Program of the MoH conducted an online training program for nursing professionals, medical officers, mental health professionals, and c ...
WHO and DFAT donate vital equipment and supplies to fight COVID-19 in Sri Lanka
The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with The Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT), Australia donated over 800,000 USD worth of essential items to support th ...
Government of Australia and WHO partner to support COVID-19 preparedness and response in Sri Lanka
Each for equal: efforts to eliminate cervical cancer
March 8th is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is Each for Equal, recognising that an equal world is an enabled world. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer i ...
Birth Defects in Sri Lanka
The visibility of birth defects as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality is limited in all parts of the world, especially in developing countries. Therefore, sharing knowledge ...
World Hand Hygiene Day
Address critical gaps urgently: WHO
World Malaria Day
Apply all tools, take urgent action to prevent further COVID-19 infections: WHO
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