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World Health Organization Is Due To Hand Over A Certificatte To Sri Lanka Tomorrow(21) By Certifying The Elimination Of Filaria From The Country

The World Health Organization(WHO) is due to be announced Sri Lanka as a second country in the South East Asian Region which eliminate Filaria Disease from the country tomorrow(21).

A special ceremony is due to be held at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall(BMICH) tomorrow at 9 a.m to hand over the certificate to Sri Lankan Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne  by certifying the elimination of Filaraia from Sri Lanka the World Health Organization's Sri Lanka Office has stated.

The WHO's  Regional Director for South East Asian Region Dr.Poonam Kethrapal Singh is due to hand over this certificate to the Health Minister during this ceremony.Maldives is the first country in the region that eliminated  Filaria from the country.

A Group Of Eight Hundred Thirty Ayurveda Doctors Are Due To Be Recruited To Ayurveda Hospitals Which Have Shortage Of Doctors

A group of Eight Hundred Thirty new graduate Ayurveda Doctors are due to be recruited soon to the Ayurveda Hospitals in the island which have severe shortage of Doctors according to the Ministry Of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine.

Accordingly 736 of these Doctors will be recruited to Hospitals under Provincial Councils and 94 will be recruited to Hospitals under the line Ministry it has been reported.

The Cabinet has already approved these appointments and money too allocated on this regard the Ministry has stated.At the moment the Ministry Of Finance and Provincial Council authorities are discussing on the  way of recruiting these Ayurveda Doctors the Health Ministry has stressed.

Police Have Detained A Person With 55 Kilos Of Kerala Cannabis In Northern Seas

The Ilavalay Police have detained a person with 55 Kilo Grammes of Kerala Cannabis in his possession at Madagal Sea Area(In Northern Province) this morning.

The suspect has smuggled this stock of Kerala Cannabis from India according to the Police.The estimated value of the stock of Cannabis detained  is around Rs.500,000 the Police have stated.

The suspect is due to be produced before Mallaham Court today(20).

HEALTH TIP

Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many parts of the body. Although it is a tough and flexible material, it is relatively easy to damage.
 
This fine, rubbery tissue acts as a cushion between the bones of joints. People with cartilage damage commonly experience joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation (swelling).
In this article, we will describe the function of cartilage, how it can become damaged, and how that damage can be treated. 

SYMPTOMS

Patients with damage to the cartilage in a joint (articular cartilage damage) will experience:

• Inflammation - the area swells, becomes warmer than other parts of the body, and is tender, sore, and painful.
• Stiffness.
• Range limitation - as the damage progresses, the affected limb will not move so freely and easily.

Articular cartilage damage most commonly occurs in the knee, but the elbow, wrist, ankle, shoulder, and hip joint can also be affected.
In severe cases, a piece of cartilage can break off, and the joint can become locked. This can lead to hemarthrosis (bleeding in the joint); the area may become blotchy and have a bruised appearance. 

 CAUSES

• Direct blow - if a joint receives a heavy impact, perhaps during a bad fall or an automobile accident, the cartilage may be damaged. Sportspeople have a higher risk of suffering from articular damage, especially those involved in high impact sports like American football, rugby, and wrestling.
• Wear and tear - a joint that experiences a long period of stress can become damaged. Obese individuals are more likely to damage their knee over a 20-year period than a person of normal weight, simply because the body is under a much higher degree of physical stress. Inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of cartilage in the joints is known as osteoarthritis.
• Lack of movement - the joints need to move regularly to remain healthy. Long periods of inactivity or immobility increase the risk of damage to the cartilage.

L"ATELIER DE CANNES"(1956) A FAMOUS ARTWORK OF YESTERYEAR SPANISH ARTIST PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)