The medical laboratory technologists (MLT) had accused health authorities on giving standard recognition for some of the public medical laboratories in the country which are employing unskilled MLT's in their institutions as well as charging higher prices for lab tests.some of these laboratories have charging six to ten times higher prices than normal prices from patients it has been revealed.
For taking instance a Rs.100 worth test is perform in these labs for Rs.600 and in some laboratories the price of a lab test worth Rs.100 is around Rs.1000 sources said.
It has been also reported that although health authorities given standard recognition for some laboratories in the country a proper standard mechanism not yet implemented here on private labs .
Friday, October 5, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Sri Lankan National Cricket Team Qualified For The T20 World Cup Tournament Finals
The world number one Sri Lankan T20 National Cricket Team beat Pakistan by 16 runs and ensured their place in finals during first semi final held today under ongoing T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament in Colombo.after winning the toss Sri Lankans were elected to bat first in the slow ,dried pitch at R.Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.in their 20 overs Sri Lankans scored 139 runs for the loss of 4 wickets while skipper Mahela Jayawardena top scored with well made 42 runs which also earned him the man of the match award.
When replying Pakistani Cricketers only managed to score 123 runs for the loss of 7 wickets while their skipper Mohommad Hafeez top scored with 42 runs.however other batsmen not able to get required runs during the chase.
Sri Lankans will play against the winner of tomorrows second semi final between Australia and West Indies scheduled to play in Premadasa Stadium .The final of the T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament will be played on this Sunday (07th)evening at Premadasa Stadium.
When replying Pakistani Cricketers only managed to score 123 runs for the loss of 7 wickets while their skipper Mohommad Hafeez top scored with 42 runs.however other batsmen not able to get required runs during the chase.
Sri Lankans will play against the winner of tomorrows second semi final between Australia and West Indies scheduled to play in Premadasa Stadium .The final of the T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament will be played on this Sunday (07th)evening at Premadasa Stadium.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Government To Hold Special Discussion With University Lecturers Tomorrow(04)
Higher Education Minister S.B Dissanayake has said today(03) that government will hold a special discussion with striking University lecturers tomorrow(04) to find solutions for their demands.this discussion with Federation Of University Teachers Association (FUTA) is decisive according to the minister dissanayake.
University Lecturers are on strike since 04th f July demanding salary increase .
University Lecturers are on strike since 04th f July demanding salary increase .
8421 Tickets Still Available For Two Semi Finals Of T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament
A total number of 8421 tickets still available for two semi finals of T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament which are scheduled to be played tomorrow(04) and day after Sri Lankan Cricket has announced this evening.both semi finals are playing at R.Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
According to Sri Lankan Cricket 3314 tickets are available for tomorrow's semi final between hosts Sri Lanka and Pakistan and another 5107 tickets are available for the second semi final between West Indies and Australia scheduled for Friday.these tickets can purchase from Thurstan Grounds in Colombo from 9.a.m tomorrow.
According to Sri Lankan Cricket 3314 tickets are available for tomorrow's semi final between hosts Sri Lanka and Pakistan and another 5107 tickets are available for the second semi final between West Indies and Australia scheduled for Friday.these tickets can purchase from Thurstan Grounds in Colombo from 9.a.m tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Fake Drugs Arrived With Imported Drugs To Sri Lanka?
Around 30% of annually imported drugs to Sri Lanka are found as fake /counterfeit drugs according to senior registrar of Colombo National Hospital Dr.Indunil Wijenayake.as there are no proper laboratory facilities in Sri Lanka to identify these fake drugs they are issued to the patients through hospitals he has stressed.
A need arise to identify these drugs and destroy them as they are harmful for patients dr.wijenayake has added.he has made these remarks while delivering the guest lecture of the 35th commemorative ceremony on founder of national drug policy the late professor senaka bibile held at national library services board ,Colombo last Monday(01).
he further said that most of the low quality drugs imported to Sri Lanka too are Indian Products.72 out of 78 low quality drugs identified this year and 37 out of 56 low quality drugs identified last year (2011) were imported from India he further added.
A need arise to identify these drugs and destroy them as they are harmful for patients dr.wijenayake has added.he has made these remarks while delivering the guest lecture of the 35th commemorative ceremony on founder of national drug policy the late professor senaka bibile held at national library services board ,Colombo last Monday(01).
he further said that most of the low quality drugs imported to Sri Lanka too are Indian Products.72 out of 78 low quality drugs identified this year and 37 out of 56 low quality drugs identified last year (2011) were imported from India he further added.
Permanent Dental Fillings Suspended In Government Hospitals Due To Shortage Of Mercury
Due to the island wide shortage of Mercury Substance permanent fillings of dental cavities in government hospitals have suspended according to hospital sources.mercury is the key ingredient of "amalgam " paste using for permanent dental fillings.dental doctors performs around 15,000 permanent fillings daily and there are also 3 to 6 months long awaiting lists for these fillings in some hospitals .
Dental Patients are facing severe hardships due to the suspending of permanent fillings in government hospitals sources added.the mercury substance is currently not available in medical supplies division as well sources further said.
Dental Patients are facing severe hardships due to the suspending of permanent fillings in government hospitals sources added.the mercury substance is currently not available in medical supplies division as well sources further said.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Sri Lankan Cricket Team Entered Semi Finals Of T20 world cup With An Unbeaten Record
Sri Lankan national cricket team had qualified for semi finals of the ICC 9International Cricket Council)T20 World Cricket Cup by beating England from 19 runs in today's T20 world cup cricket match played in pallekele international cricket stadium.Sri Lankans scored 169/6 in their 20 overs after been put in to bat by England.As a reply England were only managed to score 150/9 in their 20 overs.Sri Lankans are qualified for the semi finals with an unbeaten record during the super eight round .
Sri Lankan pace bowler lasith malinga who took 5/31 was adjudged as man of the match
Sri Lankan pace bowler lasith malinga who took 5/31 was adjudged as man of the match
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