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3,000 PHIs to inspect Dansals

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2 years ago

May 3, 2023

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Nearly 3,000 Public Health Inspectors (PHI) have been deployed to inspect the dansals held throughout the country in view of the Vesak festival, the Public Health Inspectors Union said.

Its President Upul Rohana said that it is mandatory to register all Dansals.

“We have made all the arrangements necessary for the registration of dansals at the offices of the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) during the Vesak festive season. When you visit the MOH office with the details of the Dansala and inform us in writing, we will give you the necessary instructions. We also give necessary recommendations after inspecting the venue. Nearly 3,000 PHIs across the country will inspect the dansals belonging to their divisions on the day before Vesak, on the day of Vesak and the day after,” he said.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.