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Sri Lanka loses 10 percent of its doctors amid exodus after economic crisis Faced with spiralling inflation and poor pay, Sri Lanka’s doctors have migrated en masse to other nations in the past two years, crippling hospitals. Source:Aljazeera Lahiru Prabodha Gamage, a 35-year-old Sri Lankan doctor, at work in the UK, where he immigrated in 2023 amid an economic crisis at home. Nearly 10 percent of Sri Lanka’s doctors have left the country in the past two years [Courtesy of Lahiru Prabodha Gamage] Colombo, Sri Lanka – The bullying from a senior health official was bad enough. A sense of betrayal by government authorities during COVID-19 made it worse. But the economic crisis that pummelled Sri Lanka in the wake of the pandemic was the breaking point for Lahiru Prabodha Gamage. The 35-year-old Sri Lankan doctor left Sri Lanka in January 2023 to take up a job in the United ...

Jun 24, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Britain’s National Health Service, COVID 19 pandemic, economic crisis, National Hospital

Sri Lanka resumes eye cornea donation to Pakistan Source:Dailymirror Colombo, June 20 (Daily Mirror) – Sri Lanka resumed donation of eye corneas to Pakistan. It was stopped following the Covid-19 pandemic, an official said. The latest donation of five corneas were dispatched on a SriLankan Airlines flight to Lahore yesterday night and were received by a team of Pakistani army medical personnel for surgeries to be performed at the army hospital in Rawalpindi, according to Sri Lankan High Commissioner Admiral (Retired) Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne. He is also expected to witness the surgeries. Sri Lanka has donated more than 88,000 eye corneas to the world and more than 36,000 of them to Pakistan. “This is a new chapter and new beginning in this noble project to bring people to people contacts between two brotherly countries who were steadfast friends during the tests of time. These eye corneas will be implanted to ...

Jun 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, Pakistan-Sri Lanka Friendship Association, Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, SriLankan Airlines flight

Reviving Hope: Sri Lanka Resumes Eye Cornea Donations to Pakistan Source:Slguardian Sri Lanka has a rich history of eye donations, having donated more than 88,000 eye corneas worldwide through the Eye Donation Society of Sri Lanka, established in 1964 by the late Deshamannya Dr. Hudson Silva. Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society Agrees to Supply Donated Corneas to Pakistan Armed Forces Lahore, Pakistan – A remarkable act of generosity and friendship marked a new chapter in the longstanding relationship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Five eye corneas, donated by Sri Lankan donors, arrived in Lahore today aboard a Sri Lankan Airlines flight. These invaluable gifts were received by Pakistan Military Medical personnel and will soon be transferred to the Pakistan Army Hospital in Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka has a rich history of eye donations, having donated more than 88,000 eye corneas worldwide through the Eye Donation Society of Sri Lanka, established in 1964 ...

Jun 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, Deshamannya Dr. Hudson Silva, Mr. Idris Admani, Pakistan Military Medical personnel, Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society, Wesak Festival

Ageless Celebration-By Samangie Wettimuny Source:Sundayobserver It is the Avurudu season once more, filling the air with its festive spirit. For generations, April has been special to us, a great time of togetherness, where laughter and memories create a beautiful atmosphere of happiness and love. It is the ideal period of the year to cherish the splendour and richness of our cultural values and heritage. From the vibrant Avurudu rituals to mouth-watering Avurudu sweetmeats, the festival carries its unique charm. Amid celebrations, the Sinhalese and Tamils find moments of gratitude, reflection, and unity as well, the simple, yet true pleasures in life that bind us together as human beings. Although many of us traditionally exchange New Year cards on January 1, according to the Gregorian Calendar followed in Europe, for Tamils and Sinhalese, the New Year or Avurudu commences with the transition of the Sun from Meena Rashi (Pisces) to Mesha ...

Apr 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Avurudu season, COVID 19 pandemic

Lyceum International School’s “Maathra 12” Makes A Dazzling Comeback! ‘Maathra’ has dazzled audiences for over 11 years, since its beginnings in 2008, the cultural dancing event redefined school shows. Initiated by Mr. Rasika Kothalawala with the support of Dr. Mohan Lal Grero – the Founder of Lyceum International School and Dr. Kumari Grero – Coordinating Principal of Lyceum International School, the school production has progressed to become the biggest cultural performance show by any school in the country, the impressive production made its comeback after 4 years to excite audiences with ‘Maathra 12’. This was the first show after a 4-year hiatus that was brought on due to the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic and the eventual economic crisis. The 12th Maathra concert was held at BMICH, where a total of 705 dancers from Lyceum Nugegoda, Panadura, Wattala, Ratnapura, Gampaha, Nuwara Eliya, Anuradhapura, and Kurunegala branches performed on stage. A total of ...

Oct 20, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, Dr. Kumari Grero, Dr. Mohan Lal Grero, Lyceum International School, Maathra 12, Mr. Rasika Kothalawala

Winter respiratory campaign – Multilingual Health Resources Dear colleagues and community representatives, I would like to thank you for the valuable support you provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, through the sharing of information and resources, to help protect your community. With winter here, viruses including influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are around. During colder weather, we are more likely to catch these respiratory illnesses which can be serious. I once again seek your help in encouraging everyone aged 6 months and over to get a flu shot as soon as possible. It is the best way to prepare for winter and will help reduce their risk of getting seriously ill this winter. The flu shot is FREE* for people who are at higher risk of severe illness. This includes: Children aged 6 months to under 5 years Pregnant women People aged 65 years and over People with ...

Jun 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic

Textile export sector faces growing challenges: Harsha calls for urgent remedial measures Harsha De Silva Source:Island SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva recently addressed the growing challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel export sector. The former UNP State Minister told the media that with a significant year-on-year decline of 17% in April, the industry was in trouble. De Silva emphasised the crucial role the textile and apparel industry played during the economic crisis, lending crucial support to keep the country afloat and providing employment opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people. The top SJB spokesperson discussed several key points. Commenting on decreased global demand, MP de Silva asserted that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decrease in global demand for clothing, resulting in domestic wardrobe inventory build-up. This reduction in demand has affected the textile industry, particularly as big brands, anticipating a post-COVID surge, now face inventory ...

Jun 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, Harsha De Silva

Dilmah Tea threatens to quit Australian supermarkets in cost dispute with major retailers Source:FT The Australian: One of the world’s biggest tea companies, Dilmah Tea, has threatened to pull its products from Australian supermarket shelves unless the major retail chains agree to pay more for its handcrafted brands of Ceylon teas and cease their demands for discounts. Leading Sri Lankan businessman and Dilmah Tea Chief Executive Dilhan Fernando, said the company had been losing money in Australia for more than a decade and its market share continued to fall as it refused to compromise its commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. Dilmah, Sri Lanka’s biggest global brand, is sold in over 100 different countries around the world and is among the top 10 tea brands globally. However Fernando revealed Dilmah would be prepared to pull out of mainstream retail and become a super-premium brand for sales just through hospitality venues ...

Apr 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, Dilhan Fernando, Dilmah Tea, tea leaves

LIVING TO MANAGE DISEASES OR MANAGING DISEASES TO LIVE-by Maruthai Ravindhiran It is prudent to always seek and follow medical advice. Source:Dailynews Living with a life long illness is an arduous task. Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Glaucoma (Increased Eye Pressure), Alzheimer’s disease and Hyperlipidaemia (High cholesterol and triglyceride levels) are few such Lifelong illnesses which interfere with human life. If you are suffering from any of these diseases you need to carefully deal with those. It is a great challenge for the Patient as well as the Doctor. If you have any of these diseases you need to seek and follow the advice of your doctor. Since most of these diseases may cause end organ damage and many complications and decrease quality of life it is always better to meet your doctor and check/ screen to find out whether you have these diseases or not and encourage your ...

Dec 4, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic

Women have a crucial role to play in overcoming economic crisis – UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka-BY SAMANGIE WETTIMUNY Source:Sundayobserver Sri Lankans faced the Covid-19 pandemic with impressive resilience and energy and so did the United Nations System in the country The 77th anniversary of the United Nations was celebrated on October 24. Sri Lanka has been a UN member state since 1955 and the UN’s work has been expansive over these years. “For more than 60 years, the UN, in partnership with the Government and people of Sri Lanka, has continuously worked to ensure that all Sri Lankan people enjoy better living conditions,” the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer-Hamdy in an interview with the Sunday Observer. Despite very impressive growth and social development, South Asia contains 36 percent of the world’s poor and nearly half of the world’s undernourished children. That means urgent action ...

Nov 13, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, United Nations System