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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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Colombo Municipal Council Launches Strategic School Canteen Wellness Policy.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has introduced a new policy to mandate healthy food standards in schools to combat childhood obesity and malnutrition, effectively banning high-sugar and processed items.

May 18, 2026 at 3:55 AM

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Sri Lanka Strengthens National Tobacco Control Agenda Through Academic and Global Partnerships.

May 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM

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Revolutionizing Cancer Prevention: A Personalized Approach Beyond Age-Based Screening.

May 11, 2026 at 11:04 PM

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Why Checking Your Bathroom Habits Could Be a Life-Saving Daily Routine

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April 24, 2026 at 12:06 PM

Why Checking Your Bathroom Habits Could Be a Life-Saving Daily Routine.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha emphasizes that monitoring your bowel movements daily is a critical, yet often overlooked, habit for the early detection of colorectal cancer, which is increasingly affecting younger adults.

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Proactive Health Habits: How Katie Couric Advocates for Colon Cancer Prevention.

April 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM

Journalist Katie Couric shares three essential lifestyle habits she maintains to lower her colon cancer risk, emphasizing that younger generations are increasingly vulnerable to the disease.

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Proactive Health Habits: How Katie Couric Advocates for Colon Cancer Prevention

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Health Officials Issue Safety Mandates for New Year Festive Events.

April 13, 2026 at 4:21 AM

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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.

April 10, 2026 at 12:07 PM

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Escalating Tobacco Crisis: Over 12,000 Lives Lost Annually in Sri Lanka.

April 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM

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April 9, 2026 at 12:47 AM

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

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

April 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM

Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, in his capacity as Chair of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee, attended the 2026 World Health Day event in New Delhi, focusing on regional health policy and the 'One Health' framework.