Singapore To Provide US Dollars 100,000 To Sri Lanka As Flood Relief Aid

Singapore has decided to provide US Dollars 100,000 relief aid to Sri Lanka for the  benefit of a large number of people in Sri Lanka who affected from the floods and landslides.

The donation is due to be provided to Sri Lanka through Sri Lanka Red Cross.

The Singaporean Government has also sent condolences to Sri Lanka government and  people over the loss of innocent lives due to the floods and landslides occurred  in the country during past few days .

POPULAR YESTERYEAR SINHALA SONG SUNG BY VISHARADA SUJATHA ATTANAYAKE

FCID Arrestd Two Former Government Officials Regarding A Land Deal

The financial crimes investigation division(FCID) has today(23) arrested two  former government officials A.Dassanayake and Willie Gamage regarding a land deal involved by former economic development minister Basil Rajapakshe.

The two suspects had given a statement to FCID regarding the allegation  this morning.They are due to produced before Gamapaha Magistrate Court today(23).

CID Arrested Former Senior DIG Over Hiding Evidences Of Former Rugby Player Thajudeen's Murder

The Criminal Investigations Department(CID) has today(23) arrested the former senior deputy inspector general of police(DIG) Anura Senanayake over hiding evidences of the murder of former sri lanakan rugby player wasim thajudeen.


Earlier in the morning CID has recorded a statement from former senior DIG Senanayake for few hours regarding the murder case of thajudeen.

CID has arrested former crimes OIC if Narahenpita Police recently over the same murder case.

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Nearly 10,000 Children Under Five Years Old Residing At Displaced Camps-Ministry Of Health

There are nearly 10,000 children under  five  years old residing in Displaced Camps established throughout the island as a result of floods according to Ministry Of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine.

Majority of these children numbering  4373 are residing in displaced camps at Gampaha District(In Western Province) the Ministry has stated.

For the benefit of displaced persons Health Ministry has taken steps to built temporary toilets attached to displaced camps it has been reported.

HEALTH TIP- FLOOD RELATED DISEASES

Causes of leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is caused by a strain of bacteria called leptospira, which is found in certain animals and can spread to humans.
Many different kinds of animals can carry the bacteria, but it is most commonly associated with:

• rats and mice
• farm animals, such as pigs, cattle, horses and sheep
• dogs

It's rare to catch leptospirosis from domestic pets, although there have been cases where the infection was caught from pet rats.

An animal carrying the leptospira bacteria may show no outward signs of illness. The bacteria live inside the animal's kidneys and can be passed out in their urine. Bacteria can survive for several weeks, and even months, when it's passed into soil or water.

You can become infected with the leptospira bacteria if contaminated water or soil comes into contact with your eyes, mouth, nose, or any open cuts in the skin. 

The bacteria can also be spread through rodent bites or by drinking contaminated water. Less commonly, it can be passed to humans who come into close physical contact with the blood or tissues of an infected animal.

Outbreaks of leptospirosis can also occur, particularly at events that involve close contact with infected water, such as some water sports, or after a flood.
It's extremely rare for it to be passed from human to human, but it may be possible during sex, or by an infected mother passing it on to her baby

 

 

Symptoms of leptospirosis 

The symptoms of leptospirosis usually develop suddenly around 7 to 14 days after exposure to the leptospira bacteria.
However, it is possible for symptoms to develop from between 2 and 30 days after exposure.
About 90% of leptospirosis infections only cause mild symptoms, including:

• a high temperature (fever) that is usually between 38C and 40C (100.4-104-F)
• chills
• sudden headaches
• nausea and vomiting
• loss of appetite
• muscle pain, particularly affecting the muscles in the calves and lower back
• conjunctivitis (irritation and redness of the eyes)
• cough 
• a short-lived rash

These symptoms usually resolve within five to seven days. However, in about 10% of cases people go on to experience more serious symptoms.

PREVENTION-
 
The risk of acquiring leptospirosis can be greatly reduced by not swimming or wading in water that might be contaminated with animal urine, or eliminating contact with potentially infected animals.
Protective clothing or footwear should be worn by those exposed to contaminated water or soil because of their job or recreational activities.Those who contacted flood waters should wash their legs by using soap  to avoid getting leptospirosis.