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Health news for Sri Lanka: public health, hospitals, outbreaks and wellbeing, alongside the global health stories that matter here — from Serendib News.
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Sri Lanka Ranks 27th in Numbeo 2026 Mid-Year Health Care Index
Sri Lanka has ranked 27th out of 101 countries in Numbeo’s 2026 Mid-Year Health Care Index, scoring 70.8 and ranking ahead of Malaysia, China and India.
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Kings Hospital Colombo Launches Sri Lanka’s First AI-Powered Hospital Chatbot
Kings Hospital Colombo has marked a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector with the launch of the country’s first AI-powered hospital chatbot.…
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Breaking: H5 bird flu found in four sea lions, including a pup, on SA islands
There has also been a mass mortality event involving crested terns on the same South Australia islands, with about 900 of the birds found dead.
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No sugar, no alcohol, 300 push-ups and 300 squats: Inside the lifestyle of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has spoken openly about the unusual rules he follows around food, exercise, technology and everyday habits. In a conversation with…
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Perth medical student creates app to help Australians manage medications
The idea came after Rishi Yogesan witnessed his family’s frustration with managing multiple medications.
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More than 1,000 children killed in Bangladesh measles outbreak
Until March this year, Bangladesh had made "substantial progress" towards eliminating measles.
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Man, 81, seriously injured in alleged daylight assault outside busy Adelaide hospital
A 39-year-old man has been arrested and will underdo a medical assesment
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UAE roads record zero deaths on first day of new school year
UAE records zero road deaths on first day of new school year as 385,700 join ‘A Day Without Accidents’ campaign, boosting road safety and awareness.
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15,933 dengue cases, nine deaths in T.N. so far this year, says Health Minister
Tamil Nadu reports 15,933 dengue cases and nine deaths this year, prompting health officials to emphasize preventive measures.
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Dengue cases could rise again in coming months, authorities warn
The National Dengue Control Unit has cautioned that dengue infections could see a renewed surge across Sri Lanka in the upcoming months. The onset of monsoon…
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Suspected drug network operator linked to 'Kalubowila Avishka' arrested
Law enforcement authorities have apprehended a key suspect accused of managing the local narcotics network for organized crime figure 'Kalubowila Avishka'. The…
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How UAE cut traffic deaths by 74 per cent between 2011 and 2025
UAE traffic deaths fell 74% between 2011 and 2025, driven by smart enforcement, AI-powered monitoring, better infrastructure and seasonal safety campaigns.
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Man rushed to hospital after shark attack at Glenfield Beach, Geraldton
Paramedics have rushed the man, aged in his 50s, to a nearby hospital.
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Newborn dies at Punalur taluk hospital; family alleges medical negligence and bribery
Newborn dies in Punalur hospital; family accuses staff of medical negligence and bribery, prompting police investigation amidst protests.
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Bangladesh measles deaths surpass 1,000 after vaccination drive falls short
Bangladesh faces its worst measles outbreak, killing 1,002 children and infecting nearly 190,000 since March.
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Sydney's busiest emergency departments revealed in new health data
South Western Sydney Local Health District is doing the heavy lifting across the city's hospitals in a range of categories, new public health data reveals.
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Kandy National Hospital Receives LKR 570 Million in Advanced Medical Equipment
Kandy National Hospital has added advanced medical equipment worth LKR 570 million, including a second CT scanner, a second Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory…
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Cancer Early Detection Centre Opens at Colombo National Hospital
A new Cancer Early Detection Centre has opened at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka in Colombo, offering free screening and early-detection services for…
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Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran: Sri Lankan Pioneer Transforming Robotic Surgery Worldwide
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran, a Sri Lankan-born expert in robotic urological surgery, has gained global recognition for his pioneering work in prostate…