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PM and UNICEF discuss strengthening child protection systems in Sri Lanka
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (596+ words) A discussion has been held in a bid to strengthen child protection systems and prevent violence against children in Sri Lanka. The matter was deliberated when a delegation from UNICEF, accompanied by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General…...
Chinese Embassy donates school supplies and dry rations in Galle
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (407+ words) A consignment of essential school supplies was distributed to students of Angulugaha Maha Vidyalaya in Galle today (24) under the patronage of Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong. The donation programme was organized by the Chinese Embassy following a request…...
12% of schoolchildren overweight, 3% obese due to poor diet habits, survey finds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (411+ words) A survey conducted by the Ministry of Health has found that 12% of schoolchildren are overweight, while 3% are obese, primarily due to unhealthy dietary habits. The Director of Nutrition at the Ministry of Health, Specialist Dr. Monika Wijeratne said the findings…...
Uva Province records highest child malnutrition rate " specialist
2+ week, 1+ day ago (167+ words) Uva Province has been identified as having the highest rate of malnutrition among children under the age of five in Sri Lanka, a specialist nutritionist has said. Consultant Nutrition Specialist at the Badulla Teaching Hospital, Dr. Wasana Marasinghe made the…...
Students have become a challenge to teachers " President
2+ week, 2+ day ago (166+ words) Children in classroom have now become a challenge to the teachers, says President Maithripala Sirisena. The reason for this is that the children are now pursuing new knowledge through new technology, according to him. President stated this attending the ceremony…...
25% of children in poverty: Sajith reveals plans for eradicating child poverty
2+ week, 2+ day ago (271+ words) Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa states that as severe economic challenges hit the nation, 25% of the child population is suffering from child poverty, highlighting the need for the initiation of a national programme to eradicate child poverty. "In a…...
10-month-old at Ridgeway Hospital tests Covid-19 positive
2+ week, 2+ day ago (315+ words) A Covid-19 infection has been detected from the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo, on Thursday (08). The Director of the Hospital Dr. G. Wijesuriya confirmed that a 10-month-old infant under treatment was tested positive for the virus. The infant from…...
Vaccinating pregnant women against COVID commences
2+ week, 2+ day ago (180+ words) The administration of the Sinopharm vaccine to pregnant women commenced at the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office in Piliyandala this morning (June 09). The China-manufactured COVID-19 vaccine was administered for 35 pregnant women over the age of 35 with various complications. Director-General…...
More than 500, 000 vaccinated against COVID-19 so far
2+ week, 3+ day ago (172+ words) Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry says 509, 275 individuals in total have received COVID vaccines ever since Sri Lanka kicked off its inoculation drive on the January 29. A media release issued by the Epidemiology Unit read that 42, 925 people were vaccinated yesterday…...
Govt is striving to enhance knowledge and ethics of the youth " President
2+ week, 3+ day ago (191+ words) President Maithripala Sirisena stated that the government is taking steps to enrich both academic and moral education for the children of Sri Lanka to create a cultured, erudite future for the country." He further stated that the government is taking…...