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Medicinal drug shortage at Karapitiya Hospital

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1 year ago

November 3, 2022

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There is a shortage of antibiotics needed by both inpatients and outpatients at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, hospital sources said.

They said that more than 1,000 patients visit the hospital daily to receive treatment from the Outpatient Department (OPD) and there are no paper covers to put medicines in when releasing them to the patients.

A notice has also been posted at the hospital saying that there are no paper covers for dispensing medicine.

Nearly 1,500 patients are undergoing inpatient treatment and it was reported that there is a shortage of paper tapes required for obtaining their E.C.G. test data as well.

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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10 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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10 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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15 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.