Friday, July 31, 2009

A Montoring Commitee Appointed To Alert On Phonographic Web Sites

Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission(TRC) appointed a Monitoring Committee to be alert for Phonographic Sites in Sri Lanka it has been revealed.According to the Director General of the TRC Priyantha Kariyapperuma this Commitee will closely monitoring such Web Sites and make recommendations to the TRC.

Meanwhile local Telephone and Internet Service Providing Companies are agreed to continuousley monitoring Phonographic Web Sites in the Island and controlling access into these sites.Twelve such Sites were banned already.

Carrying Arms By Political Parties And Factions Banned In Eastern Province

From today onwards except Sri Lankan Police and Army no Party or Faction in the Eastern Province will allow to carrying Arms Eastern Provincial Police announced.Under this neither the members of the Ealam People's Democratic Party(EPDP) led by Minister Douglas Devananda nor Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pukkal(TMVP) led by Eastern Provincial Council Chief Minister Pillayan allow to carrying Arms for any reason Police further said.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Twelve Students Suffering From A Severe Cough

Twelve Students who are suffering from a spreadable Cough with Breathing Problems were admitted to the Polonnaruwa Base Hospital in the North Central Sri Lanka both yesterday and today Hospital sources said.These Students are from a Muslim School in the area developed a non stop Cough and due to this measures are taken to stop the spreading of this Cough according to the Dr.Rukshan Bellana the Medical Superintendent of the Hospital.

The Medical Tests carriedout by the Medical Research Institute(MRI) on the Blood Samples of these students revealed that these Students are not suffering from the Swine Flu and it is a Dry Cough caused by a kind of Virus.

Maharagama Cancer Hospital Nurses Receiving Death Threats

Fifty Four Maharagama Cancer Hospital Nurses who are subjected to immediate Transfers are reported as sending Death Threats to the Nursing Staff of the Hospital who are giving Chemo Therapy Treatment to the Cancer Patients.This led Hospital Authorities to get Police Security to the Hospital since yesterday in the view of security of the Nursing Staff .

Police Officers are now petroling the Cancer Hospital preventing any Sabotage Act from the Transferred Nurses according to the Director of the Cancer Hospital Dr.Sulochana Yoganathan.Dr.Yoganadan also said that they received seventy new nurses to the hospital as replacements to the fifty four Transferred Nurses and with the help of them Chemo Therapy Treatment given to all the Patients without any delay.

Meanwhile the Court Case regarding the petition filed at the Supreme Court by the Transferred Nurses of the Cancer Hospital against their Transfers will be taken to review tomorrow.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

131 Suspects In Beruwala Unrest Remanded

Around 131 Suspects were arrested and remanded over the attack on Muslim Mosque in the Beruwala Area of the Western Province and killing two people during the unrest in last Friday According to the Police.These Remanded are due to Produce before the Kalutara Magistrate Court on 06th of August.

Three TNA Candidates For The UC Election Under Death Threats

Three Tamil national Alliance(TNA) Candidates who are contesting Urban Council Election in Vavuniya of the Northern Sri Lanka received death threats Center For Monitoring Election Violence(CMEV) said today.According to the Centre P.Paramsothy,N.Madiharana and M.Sellathurai received Death Threats.

In South TNA MP's are branded as Supporting the LTTE.

Domestically Infected Swine Flu Cases Risen To Three

Another Two Swine Flu Patients who contacted the Disease from a Sri Lankan returned from Oversees were identified few days ago the director of the IDH Fever Hospital Dr.Anura Senanayaka said.With these two patients the total number of Swine Flu Patients contacted the Disease domestically have risen to Three and sending alarms to the Health Authorities on spreading of the Disease internally.

So far 54 Swine Flu Patients are reported from Sri Lanka since 18th of June this year and out of them 51 Patients were contacted the Disease in Oversees.

Two Cuban Epidemeologists To Submit A Report On Dengue Bacteria

The two Cuban Epidemiologists who are here to examine the ways of using Cuban Made BTI Bacteria in Sri Lanka to eradicate the Dengue Menace are due to handover a Report regarding this to the Ministry Of Health within Three Weeks time it has been revealed.

According to the Deputy Director General Of Health Services(Public Health)Dr.Palitha Mahipala the two Cuban Epidemeologists are currently examining the Dengue Mosquito Breeding Places at the Hambantota District in Southern Sri Lanka and after visiting other Districts which are most vulnerable to spreading of Dengue, they will handover a Report on how to use BTI Bacteria in Sri Lanka.

After examining the Report Health Ministry will take a decision on how to import and use this Bacteria to Dengue Breeding Sites he stressed.Two Cuban Epidemiologists Dr.Armian Martinez and Dr.Yellina arrived here last tuesday and palnning to stay in the Island for Three Months.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Cancer Hospital Nurses To Fall Sick Tomorrow

Nursing Staff of the Sri Lanka's only Government Owned Cancer Hospital at Maharagama is due to launch a Sick note Campaign tomorrow as a move to protest against the Decision of the Hospital Authority to not to accept the Supreme Court Ruling on halting the Transfers of 54 Cancer Hospital Nurses.

Cancer Hospital Nurses today staged a Five Hour Walk out from the Hospital Premises during 8 A.M to 1 P.M today to protest against the Hospital Authorities and this action put Clinics and Patient Care of the Hospital to standstill.Only Emergency Services were maintained during this protest Hospital Sources Revealed.

Colombo Stock Exchange Hits One Year High

Shares at the Colombo Stock Exchange(CSE) hits one year high of 1.31 Percent Up during trading this morning after receiving the news of International Monetary Fund(IMF) approving the 2.6 Billion US Dollars Loan Package to Sri Lanka on last Friday.

Share Market off to a flying start in early morning trade as the ASPI up 43 points in the first 30 Minutes of Trading.

TRC To Ban Mobile Phones Among Private School Children

Telecommunication Regulatory Commission(TRC) going to Ban Private School Children by taking Mobile Phones to their Schools.As an alternative measure Telephone Booths to be set up at the Private School Premises for Children to use in an Emergency Situations.

Mobile Phones are already banned among Government School Children.It has been revealed that School Children getting use to access to Phonographic sites and download Pictures through Mobile Phones.

Two Killed From Train-Van collision

Two Were Killed and Four injured when a Galle bound Train collided with a Van at an unprotected Level Crossing in Maggona area this Evening.The Collided Van attempted to cross the Rail Crossing at the time the Train was Passing by.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

A Ferry Service Between Colombo And Cochin To Be Resume

Sri Lanka and India agrees to launch a Passenger Ferry Service between Colombo and Cochin in India.This Decision was taken during the ongoing SAARC Ministereal Meeting in Colombo Transport Minister Dallas Alahapperuma said.

Canada Provides Large Funds For LTTE

A Canadian Intelligence Report says Canada is the Top Source of funding the LTTE by providing 12 Million Canadian Dollars annually.

Police Curfew in Beruwala

Police Curfew was imposed today in Mahagoda and Hettimulla of the Beruwala City after two people were killed on last Friday during clashes between the two rivalry Muslim Groups in the area.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Colombo Court Ordered To Block 12 Phonography Web Sites

Colombo Magistrate Court yesterday ordered the Sri Lanka Telecommunication and Regulatory Commission(TRC) to blocked 12 Web Sites containing Photography Material involved in local Women and Children.RedTube.Com is among the sites ordered to be Blocked.

Announcing the Blockage Colombo Chief Magistrate Nishantha Hapuarchchi said the Web Site owners have 14 days to respond on this Blockage and if they failed to do so the TRC will asked to keep on blocking the above sites.

Sri Lanka already imposed an unofficial ban on Phonography Web Sites.However even the local Internet Service Providers are blocked the access to these sites some still able to access int these by using Foriegn based Proxy Servers.

Supreme Court Ordered To Stop Transfering 53 Nurses Of The Cancer Hospital

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an Interim Order to the Ministry of Health preventing the Transferring of 53 Nurses attached to the Maharagama Cancer Hospital after considering a Petition jointly filed by three Nursing Unions against the Ministry decision.

This Interim Order valid till the next hearing of the petition scheduled to be held in 30th of July.However Maharagama Cancer Hospital Authorities refused to act according to the Court order and trying to implement the Ministry's decision Nurses Unions charged.Health Ministry last weak decided to transfer 53 Nurses who are serving at the Hospital more than four years and stop giving the Chemo Therapy Treatment to the Cancer Patients citing Safety reasons.

Meanwhile Nurses of the Cancer Hospital staged a Picket Campaign in front of the Hospital this noon to urge Hospital Authorities to Implement the Court Decision.

Swedish Government To Closed Down It's Embassy In Colombo

Swedish Government decided to closed down their Embassy in Colombo by 30th of March 2010.Swedish Government Officially announced this yesterday.

Earlier reports quoting Swedish Government Sources says the reason behind this move is none other than the present Global Economic Crisis.However reliable sources predicted that the denying of Issuing Visa to the Swedish Foreign Minister by Sri Lankan Authorities on last April was behind this decision.

IMF Exco Approves 2.6 Billion US Dollar Loan For Sri Lanka

International Monetary Fund(IMF) Executive Board yesterday approved the much debated 2.6 Billion US Dollars Standby Agreement for Sri Lanka.The Board also decided to release 322.2 Million US Dollars Immediately according to the Sri Lankan Ministry Of Finance.

IMF delayed approving this Loan since early part of this इयर due to the Pressure of some Western Powers who urged to consider Sri Lanka's Human Rights record during the War against LTTE when granting the Loan.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Sri Lanka not Importing Killer Paracetamol From Bangladesh

The Brand of Paracetamol which lead to the Deaths of 24 Children in Bangladesh is not imported to Sri Lanka according to the Director of the National Drug Authority Dr.Hemantha Beneragama."We are not importing any kind of Drugs from Bangladesh and therefor there's no need to affraid of he stressed.

Bangladeshi Health Authorities sealed the Pharmaceutical Company which distribute the Paracetamol Product soon after the deaths were reported.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Former LTTE Loyals Remanded

Former LTTE Media Spokesman Daya Master and Translator George Master who were surrendered to Sri Lankan Forces on last April were remanded today after producing them to the courts.Investigationes on these two are continueing according to the CID.

Group Of Army Deserters To Be Released Under Special Amnesty

Around 1815 Army Deserters who are convicted by Military Tribunal are due to be released from Prisons next Monday under Special Amnesty granted by President Mahinda Rajapaksha.There are 50 Officers among these Deserters.

First Locally Contacted Sri Lankan Swine Flu Case Detected

The First Sri Lankan Swine Flu Patient contacted the Disease locally was found yesterday signaling that the disease may spread intrernally according to the Epidemiologists.Out of Fourty Eight Swine Flu Patients that were reported up to now from here Fourty Seven are Sri Lankans who returned from Abroad.The local patient who is a Twenty Six year old youth was contacted the disease through one of his relatives who returned to Sri Lanka recently.The patient is currently receiving treatment at the IDH Fever Hospital.

Four New Cases of Swine Flu or H1N1 were identified yesterday and Two of them were Sri Lankans returned to the Country from Indonesia,One is from Maldives and other one from Dubai.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Cuban Epidemiologists Extended Their Stay In Sri Lanka

Two Cuban Epidemiologists who arrived Sri Lanka last morning for a One Weak inspection Tour have now decided to stay here Three Months to help Health Ministry to overcome the lapses occurred in the National Dengue Control Programme.The two Epidemiologists Dr.Arminas Martinez and Dr.Yellina met Health Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva to day and hold discussions on activities of the National Dengue Control Programme and the Technical Matters related to using of Cuban made BTI Bacteria here.

The two Epidemiologists brought the Samples of the Bacteria to the island which helped Cuba to curb the Dengue Menace.They are schedule to visit the Dengue Alert Areas in the Island.

Galle Minicipal Council Opposition Leader Shot Dead

The Opposition Leader of the Galle Municipal Council Dushantha Rathnayaka was shot dead by an unidentified gunmen in Galle this morning.Assassin came from a Motor Bike.

Police launched a Search Operation to arrest the Assassin.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

IMF Provisonally Agreed To Grant Rs.2.5 Billion Loan For Sri Lanka

International Monetary Fund (IMF) says today it has provisionally agreed to a US 2.5 Billion loan for Sri Lanka and pending final approval for it on this Friday.

As the news of IMF loan broke out, Colombo Stock Exchange(CSE) has been recorded it's highest turnover for the Month over Rs 1 Billion as Investors buy Blue Chip Shares.At the end of the day Stocks were up by 2.5 Percent.In the first 30 minutes of to days Share Market Rs.290 million worth turnover was reported.

Muched Talked About Cuban Epidemeologists Arrived Sri Lanka

Two Cuban Epidemiologists arrived Sri Lanka this morning to discuss on Importing BTI Bacteria to the National Dengue Control Programme in the Island.Soon after arrival they begun talks with the Health Ministry Officials on the Technical Matters regarding the using of this Bacteria and left for Hambanthota District in Down South this eve to inspect Dengue Mosquito Breeding Places there.

However Kandy,Colombo and Gampaha Districts are identified as most vulnarable areas of spreading Dengue and when comparing to these Districts Hambanthota is less Prevelant Area according to the Epidemeologists.The Two Cuban Epidemeologists Dr.Arminaz Maertinez and Dr.Yellina were due to arrive on last Saturday but due to delay of their Connecting Flight from Paris made them arrive today.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Polonnaruwa Hospital Stopped Performing Dialysis Treatment-Lives Of Kidney Patients Are In Danger

Performing Dialysis Treatment for 700 Kidney patients in Polonnaruwa District of the North Central Province stopped since last January due to the severe Shortage of Dialysis Kits Hospital sources said.Due to this the lives of these Patients are in Danger sources further added.

Polonnaruwa District have the highest number of Kidney Patients and one aptient needs to undergo Dialysis at least twice a weak Doctors stressed.If they have to get this Treatment from the Private Sector one have to pay Rs.40,000 per month.Even the Hospital Authorirties requested the Medical Supplies Division Continuouesly to supply the required Dialysis Kits they are not taken to supplying it as they too are not having enough stock of it authorities said.Polonaruwa Hospital is the only Hospital in the District with Diallysis Facilitiy and having Four Dialysis Mechines.

International Red Cross Closed Down Four Offices In Eastern Province

International Crescent For Red Cross(ICRC) closed down their Four offices at Eastern Province on last Friday.According to the ICRC they closed down their offices at Akkaraipaththu,Batticloe,Muththur and Trincomalee as their previous announcement of Scale down their Operations in Sri Lanka.

ICRC however decided to continue their mission on IDP'S in Sri Lanka further.

The Trading Floor Of CSE Re Opened After A Year

The Trading Floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange re opened for Public today after a lapse of one year to accommodate several Brokering Firms offering their Services to Prospective Clients.It was re opened by Deputy Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama.The Trading Floor was closed down for a Year.

Meanwhile Stocks at the Colombo Stock Exchange gained Second Consecutive Day with the ASPI closing up 28 Points.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

A Submarine And Large Quantity Of Bombs Recovered From Northern Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Troops found a hidden Submarine belongs to the LTTE and 332 Roadside Bombs from Northern Sri Lanka yesterday which believes to be the largest number of Ammunition ever recovered from there since the defeating of Rebels in 18th of May.

Submarine and the Roadside Bombs were recovered from the Vella mullivaikal Area of the Mulativue District where the LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran put up his last stand in May.The Bombs weighing up to 18 killos.

Troops also found large quantities of Ammunition for Assault Rifles and Motar Bombs.

Two Cuban Epidemiologists Delay Their Arrival To Sri Lanka

The two Cuban Epidemiologists due to arrive Island yesterday in were not able to come as they didn't get a transit Flight to Colombo from Paris.Now they are schedule to arrive Sri Lanka on Tuesday Ministry Of Health Said. Health Ministry Officials and the Officers of Cuban Embassy in Colombo were present there yesterday at the Colombo International Air Port to greet Cuban Specialists.

The Two Cuban Epidemiologists Dr.Arminas Martinez and Dr.Yellina will be here to find the ways of using Cuban Made BTI Bacteria to destroy Dengue Mosquito Larvae and speeding the process of importing the Bacteria to Sri Lanka.

Chaminda Vaas To Retire From Test Cricket

Sri Lankan Experienced Pace Bowler Chaminda Vaas today announced his retirement from Test Cricket.He is recalled for the Third and Final Test Match against Pakistan commences tomorrow at the SSC Grounds in Colombo and after this match vaas is due to retire from Test Cricket.

As a Left Arm Pace Bowler he made his Test Debut in 1994 and taken 354 Test Wickets on his 15 year old career.Although Vaas is retiring from the Test Cricket he decided to Continue Playing One Day Internationals for Sri Lanka till the next World Cup.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Health Secretary And WHO Representative Denied The London Times Report On IDP'S

Rejecting the News Article appeared in the "London Times"last weak stating that around 14,000 Internally Displaced Persons(IDP) in the Sri lankan IDP Camps in Manik Farm are dying weakly due to Diarrheal Diseases Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Athula Kahanda Liyanage and the World Healt Organization(WHO) Representative in Sri Lanka Dr.Firdosi Rustom says that news item was Incorrect and Fabricated one.

Addressing a Press Briefing at the Ministry Of Health yesterday WHO Representative here Dr.Rustom says only 163 IDP'S in the Camps in Vavuniya of Northern Sri Lanka died during the Period of 15th of June to 14 th July and these deaths too occurred due to the Illnesses and Malnutrition they had suffered for years.The Daily Death Rate in these Camps are 5.62 per day.

Therefor the London Times News Article proves to be wrong and they didn't clarify the Facts of the News from any of the Sri Lankan Authorities before publishing it he claimed.

Sri Lankan Police And Army In Offensive Against Underworld Gangs

After defeating the LTTE Rebels ,Sri Lankan Police and Army together launched an Offensive to combating the Underworld Gangs.Under this Offensive, Forces identified some Six Powerful Underworld Gangs who are involved in Drug Trafficking,Kidnapping,Robberies and various other Crimes in Sri Lanka.
President Mahinda Rajapaksha insisted his Cabinet Ministers last weak not to intervene into this Offensive to allow the Mission to continue their work Independently. New Chief Of Defense Staff and former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka too said that they expect to finishing this offensive in a short Period of Time.

The Prices Of Milk Powder Reduced -Wheat Flour Prices Up

Government today announced the Price reduction of Imported Milk Powder and the Price Hike of the Wheat Flour.According to the Price reduction of Milk Powder A pack One Kilo Gramme is reduced by Rs.37 and 400 Gramme Pack is reduce by Rs.15.

Meanwhile the Bakers Union warned that the Price of Bread may be increase due to the new price hike of the Wheat Flour.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Two Cuban Epidemiologists To Visit Sri Lanka Tomorrow

Two Cuban Epidemiologists are due to arrive Sri Lanka tomorrow to examine the ways of using the Cuban Made BTI Bacteria which destroy the Dengue Mosquito Larvae and to speeding up the Process of importing it to the Island.The Two Epidemiologists who are due to arrive here are Senior Cuban Epidemiologist Dr.Armian Martinez and Assistant Epidemiologist Dr.Yellina.

These two Epidemiologists are due to visit few Areas where Dengue Fever is spreading fast and after inspecting it due to decide how to use the Bacteria in Sri Lanka.The Duo are due to hold discussions with Sri Lankan Health Ministry Officials After they arrive in Sri Lanka.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

UN Office In Colombo Filed A Petition Against Arresting UN Staff Members

A Fundamental Rights Petition was filed in the Supreme Court today by the United Nations Office in Colombo over the alleged arrest and detention of the two of UN local Staff Members by the Government Forces.UN Staffers are seeking equaly protection of the law and Freedom from torture.

The Accused Of Acid Throwing Case In Sydney Refused Bail

The Man who was arrested by the Australian Police over the Acid Attack on two Sri Lankan students was refused bail and remanded till 10th of September by the Paramatta Local Court in Sydney Yesterday.

The Accused Amala Thepan Srikanthraja was charged in to two accounts with inflicting body harm and intent to murder was proved of involved in the Acid Attack on last May by throwing Sodium Hydroxide over two Sri Lankan Students in Sydney.The two students are having Burn injuries and they are recovering according to the Australian Police.DNA Tests carriedout also proved the involvement of the accused in to the incident.

Sri Lankan Swine Flu Tally Reached Fourty.

The total number of Swine Flu Patients reported from Sri Lanka risen to 40 now as another Three New Swine Flu Patients were reported yesterday who are returned from Australia and the Dubai.

Ninety Percent of Swine Flu Patients reported so far are Sri Lankans who returned from Australia.Others were returned from Canada,United Kingdom , USA and from Philiphenes.Currently there Seven Swine Flu Patients getting treatment at the Fever Hospital.

Health Ministry To Transfer 50 Cancer Hospital Nurses Who Restricted Chemo Therapy Treatment

Ministry of Health in a stunning move decided to transfer some 50 Nurses of the Maharagama Cancer Hospital who are launched an action to restrict Chemo Therapy treatment for Cancer Patients citing Safety Problems.These Nurses are replaced by 50 New Nurses who are already recruited to the Cancer Hospital today.

According to the Director General Of Health Services Dr.Ajith Mendis These Nurses who are subjected to transfer are serving more than four years at the Cancer Hospital and they are transfer according to the State Employees Transfer System.Some of these Nurses serving around nine years at the Hospital he stressed.

Meanwhile Protesting against the Ministry Decision The Government Nursing Officers Associattion says transfering Senior Nurses of the Cancer Hospital will lead to breakingdown of Patients Care of the Hospital.Nursing Staff of the Cancer Hospital restricted the Chemo Therapy treatment from 500 Patients to 300 since last weak .They said the provided Safety Equipments not up to standard to deliver Quality treatment for the Patients.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Scheduled One Day Token Strike Of Medical Proffessionals Suspended

The One Day Island Wide Token Strike scheduled to be launch tomorrow by the Professions Supplementary To Medicine(PSM) of Government Hospitals was suspended following the results of the Discussion held this Evening between the Health Ministry Officials and the PSM union.

The PSM Professionals compromising The Government Pharmacists,Radiographers,Medical Laboratory Technologists,Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists decided to launch an Island Wide Token Strike tomorrow over Six of their Service Demands.

Sri Lanka Canceled 200 Million Dollars Worth Of Ammunitions After The War

Sri Lanka canceled 200 Million Dollars worth purchase of Ammunition from Pakistan and China after the end of it's war with LTTE Terrorists New Chief Of Defence Staff and former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka says today.

The Order would have been enough Ammunition to fire guns and heavy weapons at the rate seen during the climax of the War which ended on 18th of May he stressed.He made these remarks at his Swearing-in Ceremony as the New Chief of Defence Staff today.

General Fonseka also said that around 800 members of the breakaway Tiger Group joined the Armed Forces.

Four Essential Drugs Prescribing For Kidney Transplant Patients Are Out Of Stock

The lives of Around One Thousand Kidney Transplant Patients in the Island are in danger as Four Essential Drugs prescribing for them are out of stock at All the Government Hospitals these days.The Drugs "Cyclosporine", "Sepasti"Erithroprotien and Tractotoklamus" are out of stock in the Hospitals since two weeks according to the Government Hospital Sources.

Out of One Thousand Kidney Transplant Patients in the Island Eight Hundred Patients are getting treatment from the Nephrology Kidney Transplant Unit of Kandy General Hospital in the Hill Country.Six Hundred Fifty of these Patients are receiving the Drug "Cyclosporine" and Seven Hundred Eighty receiving "Sepasti" according to the Doctors.Plus these Drugs these patients receiving the Drugs "Erithroprotien" and "Tracktotoklamus".

These Out Of Stock Drugs are not available in the Medical Supplies Division too and the Major Hospitals issuing these Drugs The Colombo National,Kandy General and Sri Jayawardenapura Hospitals.These Drugs are very Expensive in the Private Sector and One Patient need to spend more then Eighty Thousand Rupees monthly for purchasing these Drugs.The Kandy Kidney Patients Safety Fund headed by the Two Chief Incumbents of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters made a written request to the President Mahinda Rajapaksha few days back to make an arrangements to import these Drugs soon as Possible for the use of these Kidney Patients.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

WHO Stressed The Need Of A Vaccine To Control Swine Flu

As Spreading of Swine Influenza (H1N1) throughout the World is unstoppable and every country should be provided a Vaccine to Controlling it World Health Organization(WHO) Announced Today.How ever Still not a Single Pharmaceutical Company is able to Produce an effective Vaccine for the Disease according to WHO.

Swine Flu is responsible for claiming the lives of 500 Patients and around One Million were affected from the Disease so far according to the WHO.

Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan By Seven Wickets In The Second Test Match

Sri Lankan National Cricket Team Beat Pakistan by Seven Wickets today in the Second Test Match Played at the P.Sarawanamuttu Stadium with a day to spare.With this win Sri Lanka won the Three Match Test Series by 2-0.
The Scores.
Pakistan First Innnings 90 All Out(N.Kulasekera 4/21)
Sri Lanka First Innings 240 All Out(Sangakkara 87, Gul 4/43, Ajmal 4/87)
Pakistan Second Inings 320 All Out(F.Alam 168,Younis 87 and R.Herath 5/99,N.Kulasekera 4/37))
Sri Lanka Second Innings 171/3 (M.Warnapura 54)

Sri Lankan Leg Spinner Rangana Heratha and Fast Bowler Nuwan Kulasekara adjudged as Man Of The Match for their brath taking wicket taking.

Slight Decrease In Spreading Of Dengue

The Total number of Dengue Patients reported throughout the Island is decreased within last two weeks according to the Director of the Sri Lankan Epidemiology Unit Dr.Pabha Palihawadana.However this decrease may be a Shorter One and if the Rain will prevails in coming weeks Spreading of Dengue will increase again she stressed.

Addressing a Press Briefing in Colombo today she said that the Total number of Dengue Patients reported from last week showed a decrease of 418 from the Number that reported in a week before that.Dengue Deaths too shown a slight decrease according to her.

Sri Lankan Sprinter Strikes Gold In Lusofonia Games

Sri Lankan Sprinter Chaminda Wijekoon won the Gold Medel in Men's 1500 Meters Track Event in the Second Lusofonia Games at Portugal today.Sri Lanka also won the Bronze Medels in Both Relay Events worked out today.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Cancer Hospital Nurses And Health Ministry Is In War

The Nursing Staff attached to the Maharagama Cancer Hospital In Sri Lanka restricted the Giving Chemo Therapy to Cancer Patients citing Lack of Nursing Staff for the Job,Poor Facilities inside the Wards and lack of Protective Equipment.The Chemo Therapy treatment is resricted to 300 Patients a day out of 500 Patients who ware administered this treatment earlier.

Meanwhile The Director General Of Health Services Dr.Ajith Mendis said that the Ministry Of Health decided to recruit 69 new Nursing Officers to the Cancer Hospital in the places of those who are not administering the Chemo Therapy to the Patients.

Government Proffessions Supplementary To Medicine To Launch An Island Wide Strike

Five Categories belongs to the Professions Supplementary To Medicine(PSM) of Government Hospitals decided to launch an Island Wide Token Strike on this Thursday(16) over Six of their Professional Demands according to the Joint Federation of the Professions Supplementary To The Medicine.These demands including the appointing of Grade One and Special Grade officers of the PSM and paying the Over Time Allowances recommended by the Wimal Jayantha Committee.

The Pharmacists,Radiographers,Medical Laboratory Technologists,Physiotherapists and the Occupational Theraphists are the categories that launch an Island Wide Strike.However the PSM officers attached to the Maharagama Cancer Hospital,De Soyza Maternity,Castle Street Maternity and Lady Ridgway Chidren's Hospital in Colombo not particapating the Strike due to Humanatarian Reasons Joint Federation stated.

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