WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION HAS ANNOUNCED THE ELIMINATION OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS BY SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES

The World Health Organization(WHO)has today(03) announced that Sri Lanka and Maldives have successfully eliminated lymphatic filariasis (Filaria) the disease that was crippling  people for decades.

Lymphatic Filariasis forcing those people have it to lead a life of stigma,discrimination and poverty WHO has stated.

"The achievement made by Sri Lanka and Maldives demonstrates the resolve of those countries and the region as a whole to eliminate all neglected tropical diseases ,which have no reason to continue and effect the lives of people" the Regional Director Of WHO's South East Asia Region Dr.Poonam Khretrapal has stressed.

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Ten Health Institutions Directly Affected Due To Floods-WHO Sri Lankan Office

Ten Health Institutions including Seven Outreach  Clinics in the island were directly affected as a result of recent floods  and clinical equipment and records belonging  to them have been damaged according to Sri Lankan Office of the World Health Organization(WHO).

Around fifteen public health midwives divisions in the island too affected due to floods and  the clinical registers and records  belonging  to them   destroyed and need to be replaced WHO has stated.

The Ministry Of Health has provided this information to WHO.

 

One Killed And Two Others Injured Due To A Car-Three Wheeler Collision At Kuruwita

One person was killed and another two were injured and hospitalized as a result of a car-three wheeler collision occurred at Kuruwita(In Ratnapura District) today(03).

Three Persons who were inside the three wheeler when the car crashed into it have been admitted to Ratnapura Hospital with injuries while one was succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

The Car has crashed into the three wheeler when the three wheeler was parked at a parking space in Kuruwita and the driver of the car has fled away from the scene soon after the accident it has been reported.

Kuruwita Police are conducting an investigation on the accident.

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Three Suspects Have Been Arrested Over A Counterfeit Currancy Notes Racket

The kelaniya police special task force has today(03) detained three persons regarding a counterfeit currency notes racket in warana and Kalagedihena in Weeragula areas with 50 counterfeit currency notes and equipment used to print currency notes.

According to the information received by special task force personal they have detained three persons ,two in a place near a Buddhist Temple in warana and the mastermind behind the racket at weeragula area with 50 counterfeit currency notes of Rs.1000 and a laptop and other equipment used to print currency notes.

The suspects were handed over to the Weeragula Police for future course of action.

HEALTH TIP

The intestinal worms in humans symptoms may vary, based on the type of worm that has infected people.
While the stomach worms symptoms are quite similar to the intestinal worm symptoms, there may be a few differences too. Given below are some of the most commonly seen stomach parasite infection symptoms:

• Digestive problems 
• Pain in the abdominal area 
• Changes in the color of the skin 
• Weight loss

The symptoms of worms could have an adverse effect on the body and therefore, it is important to consult a doctor as soon as any of them are seen.
Types Of Worms

Parasites can infect the bodies of human beings, as well as animals. However, the types of parasites affecting humans are different from those that infect animals. There are a few types of parasites that have been known to infect the human body, which include protozoa, arthropods and helminthes. Head and body lice too, are types of parasites that live off the human body.
Many people ask doctors or look for information on how many types of worms are there. There are several different types of worms in humans, some of the most common ones being, roundworms, tapeworms, ringworms, flatworms, pinworms, threadworms and hookworms, though there may be many more.

Almost all types of worms infecting the human body are parasitic, where they rely on their human host for nutrients and can cause harm to their hosts too. Different types of worms could lead to various health problems like infections, physical discomfort or even diseases. Therefore, as soon as people realize that they or anyone in their family are suffering from worms, it is absolutely essential to consult a health care provider and follow the appropriate treatment.

 Seeking immediate help is of utmost importance, when it comes to elimination of almost all the different types of worms, as they easily spread from one family member to the other. In fact, it may be best for all the members living in a house to follow the treatment for parasites and worms, even if they may not be affected personally.