Another Indian medicine removed from use

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1 year ago

April 21, 2023

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The Health Ministry has informed all hospital directors to immediately withdraw from use a stock of Prednisolone eye drops imported from India since patients have developed infections.

The Medical Supply Division of the Ministry said that the supply of the relevant medicine to the hospitals has been suspended.

This decision has been taken due to infections developed in three patients after the surgeries performed at the National Eye Hospital.

It was reported that all the equipment used for the surgeries have been sent for testing.

According to the reports received after 48 hours post-surgery, one drug has been identified as the cause of these infections.

Meanwhile, steps have been taken to close the operating theatres where infected patients were operated.

Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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12 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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12 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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17 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.