Healthcare Archives - Page 8 of 88

February 26, 2024

Cervical cancer ranks as the second most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka, accounting for an estimated 1,407 diagnoses and 780 deaths each year.1 Without intervention, projections forecast a potential death toll of 58,754 by 2070 and 115,137 by 2120.2 Addressing this urgent need to eliminate cervical cancer , a panel discussion was convened […]

February 17, 2024

We proudly announce that MyFootBalance® 3D foot scanning technology has been shortlisted in the Sports Medical category in the Sports Technology Awards 2024. MyFootBalance®, FootBalance’s patented 3D Foot Scanning Service, combines advanced 3D scanning with biomechanical foot analysis and personalised footwear and gear recommendations, making it the most comprehensive 3D foot scanning technology in the market. The Sports […]

February 6, 2024

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Ninewells Hospital, Sri Lanka’s leader in woman and childcare has proudly achieved the Gold Standard Certification from the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL), becoming the first private hospital in Sri Lanka to receive the prestigious recognition. This certification underscores Ninewells’ position as the leader of sustainability in Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector, setting new […]

February 5, 2024

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2024 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of two brands, Cialis® (Tadalafil) and Alimta® (Pemetrexed), from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) for select ASEAN markets, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Thailand, […]

February 2, 2024

Sri Lanka’s most-loved healthcare brand, Hemas Hospitals, known for going above and beyond for its patients and the community, recently supported a gifted young autist with treatment for a rare medical condition. A Grade-4 student at R/BC Tamil Maha Vidyalaya faced the challenges of being autistic and having a rare ankle deformity. This condition necessitated […]

February 2, 2024

New Mawanella Medical Centre, which is at the forefront of providing health and wellness services, was honoured as the Best Health and Wellness Service of the Year (Western Medicine) at the Pinnacle Sri Lanka 2023 Awards organised by MUGP International Organisation. The award ceremony was recently held at the Galleface Hotel in Colombo. The Medical […]

February 1, 2024

In a significant initiative commemorating World Leprosy Day 2024, Hemas Pharmaceuticals, the Anti Leprosy Campaign, Provincial Director of Health Western Province, Regional Director of Health Services Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts and the MOH Offices in the Western Province joined forces to conduct a wide-reaching awareness campaign. The collaborative effort distributed informative flyers to 50,000 […]

January 8, 2024

The Phoenix Homeopathic Private Hospital was recently inaugurated under the patronage of the Stete Minister of Indigenous Medicine Mr. Sisira Jayakodi. Homeopathic practitioner, Dr. P.M. Chatura Hatharasinghe took the initiative to launch this private hospital, which provides treatment under the world-recognised homeopathic medical field. Having completed a degree in homeopathic medicine from the National Institute […]

January 5, 2024

First phase of the supplementary vaccination drive to kickstart on January 6, via over 1600 clinics across 9 districts Thursday, 4th January 2024, Colombo – UNICEF, together with WHO, will support the Ministry of Health in implementing a supplementary measles immunization activity (SIA) in Sri Lanka aimed at controlling the ongoing measles outbreak, midst over […]

January 3, 2024

Hayleys Lifesciences (Pvt) Ltd, a leading supplier of cutting-edge analytical, surgical, and radiology equipment and consumables in the country has introduced the state-of-the-art Dornier Medilas H140 to improve access to urological stone treatment. This technology addresses a pressing societal need in a nation with a high prevalence of kidney patients and a scarcity of advanced […]

Driving Cervical Cancer Elimination in Sri Lanka

FootBalance’s 3D foot scanning technology shortlisted in Sport Technology Awards 2024

Leading the Way of Sustainably: Ninewells Hospital; The First Private Healthcare Provider to Receive Prestigious Green Building Council Certification

Zuellig Pharma acquires Cialis® (Tadalafil) and Alimta® (Pemetrexed) from Lilly in select ASEAN markets

Hemas Hospitals Supports Gifted Young Savant with Treatment for Rare Medical Condition

New Mawanella Medical Centre becomes the Best Health and Wellness Service Provider of the Year at Pinnacle Awards

Hemas Pharmaceuticals and The Anti Leprosy Campaign Unite to Mark World Leprosy Day 2024, Reach 50,000 with Informative Flyers

Phoenix Homeopathic Hospital in Kadawatha opened under the patronage of State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakodi

UNICEF supports Ministry of Health to accelerate supplementary measles immunization activity in Sri Lanka

Hayleys Lifesciences Improves Access to Urological Stone Treatment in Sri Lanka with Dornier Medilas H140