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WHO Declares International Public Health Emergency Amid Challenging Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo.

May 19, 2026 at 3:27 AM

The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern following a dangerous outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

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WHO Declares International Public Health Emergency Amid Challenging Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo

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Local News

GMOA Addresses Allegations Following Newborn Death at Trincomalee Hospital.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has formally distanced itself from the death of a newborn at Trincomalee District General Hospital, asserting that trade union actions do not interfere with emergency medical care.

May 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM

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Local News

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New Government Strategy: MPs Tasked with Overseeing District Health Coordination.

May 10, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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Local News

Special Medical Board Assembled to Investigate Death of Suspended Finance Ministry Official.

A four-member panel of Judicial Medical Consultants has been appointed to conduct a post-mortem on a suspended Finance Ministry official linked to a $2.5 million fraud investigation.

May 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM

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UN Reports Mounting Healthcare Crisis and Casualties in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict

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April 30, 2026 at 4:13 AM

UN Reports Mounting Healthcare Crisis and Casualties in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict.

The World Health Organization reports 149 attacks on Lebanese healthcare, resulting in 100 deaths and 233 injuries, as UN officials condemn the violation of international humanitarian law.

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International News

A Rare Lifeline: Inside Omdurman's Sole Operational Center for Tropical Diseases Amid Sudan's Conflict.

April 20, 2026 at 9:24 AM

As Sudan’s healthcare system nears total collapse due to a three-year civil war, the Tropical Diseases Teaching Hospital in Omdurman has emerged as a critical, albeit struggling, sanctuary for patients battling infectious diseases.

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A Rare Lifeline: Inside Omdurman's Sole Operational Center for Tropical Diseases Amid Sudan's Conflict

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Local News

CIABOC Receives Formal Complaint Seeking Audit of Minister Lal Kantha's Declared Assets.

The Medical and Civil Rights Professional Association of Doctors (MCPA) has formally requested an investigation by the Bribery Commission into discrepancies found in Minister K.D. Lal Kantha's recent asset declarations.

April 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM

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Sri Lanka Police Launch Crackdown on High-Emission Vehicles.

April 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM

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Strict Regulatory Action Taken Against Hundreds of Traders Over Food Safety Violations.

April 16, 2026 at 5:31 AM

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April 10, 2026 at 12:07 PM

Sri Lanka Health Officials Launch Nationwide Food Safety Drive for Festive Season.

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) in Sri Lanka have deployed 2,000 officers to monitor food safety standards nationwide as festive season preparations begin.

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Health

Prioritizing Science-Based Strategies to Overcome Modern Global Health Crises.

April 9, 2026 at 12:47 AM

UNFPA underscores the critical need for integrating data-driven, scientific innovation to tackle complex health issues, ranging from maternal mortality to technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

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Sri Lanka Health Ministry Deploys 436 New Post-Intern Medical Officers.

April 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM

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Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Leads Regional WHO Efforts at World Health Day Forum.

April 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM

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Health

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Beyond Hospitals: Why Science Must Shape Our Future Health Strategies.

April 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM

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Medical Union Raises Alarm Over Specialist Post Reductions and Political Pressure

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April 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM

Medical Union Raises Alarm Over Specialist Post Reductions and Political Pressure.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has expressed serious concerns regarding the removal of specialist posts in several hospitals, citing political interference and a critical shortage of specialists nationwide.

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Local News

GMOA Strike Update: Executive Council to Determine Future of Industrial Action Amidst Health Ministry Standoff.

April 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has set a deadline of 8:00 a.m. tomorrow for the Health Minister to engage in discussions regarding the ongoing strike, with final decisions on continuing the action left to their Executive Council.

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GMOA Strike Update: Executive Council to Determine Future of Industrial Action Amidst Health Ministry Standoff

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Health Ministry Addresses Medical Officer Concerns Following Strike Resolution.

April 5, 2026 at 6:58 AM

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Local News

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Association of Medical Specialists Declines to Join Nationwide GMOA Strike.

April 4, 2026 at 6:57 AM

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World News

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WHO Reports Escalating Attacks on Iranian Healthcare Infrastructure.

April 3, 2026 at 7:48 PM

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Medical Officers' Association Challenges Government Over Mandatory Transfer Policy

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April 1, 2026 at 10:49 AM

Medical Officers' Association Challenges Government Over Mandatory Transfer Policy.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has formally rejected the current government’s compulsory doctor transfer program, warning that thousands of medical professionals will not comply with these directives.

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