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Ceylinco Life embarks on enterprise wide Carbon Footprint assessment


Ceylinco Life has announced that it has begun an assessment of the Carbon Footprint of its country-wide operations with The Carbon Consulting Company.

eChannelling partners with National Transport Medical Institute to facilitate online reservations in obtaining driving license medical tests


eChannelling, the digital health arm of the National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, and the largest digital healthcare services provider in Sri Lanka, partnered with the National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) network to extend convenience and accessibility to customers who need to fulfil the mandatory requirement of a medical test when applying for a driving license.

SLCPI calls for responsible antibiotics prescription and use


The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) reiterated its commitment towards raising awareness on ethical marketing, prescribing and use of pharmaceutical drugs, as a key instrument towards minimising the impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Sri Lanka.

MTV Sirasa served enjoining order over defamatory claims against George Steuart Health


The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order against MTV Channel Private Limited in a defamation case filed by George Steuart Health (Pvt) Limited over defamatory news broadcast on its prime time news telecasts.

Rela Hospital Performs Liver Transplant on Sri Lankan Professor With Accidental Donor Amid Covid Lockdown


Dr Rela Institute & Medical Centre, a leading multi-speciality quaternary care hospital in Chennai, and one of the largest liver transplant units in the country, saved the life of a Sri Lankan professor by mobilising a team of competent surgeons to perform a liver transplant surgery on him, amid strict lockdown restrictions - even as the original donor prospect, who was the patient’s wife, turned out to be medically unfit to donate her organ.

Vision Care focuses on regular eye testing to mark World Diabetes Day


Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s pioneering eye care service provider, is marking World Diabetes Day by bringing attention to the importance of regular eye testing to avoid various eye complications caused by diabetes and safeguard one’s existing vision.

SLCPI takes proactive measures to ensure timely access to NCD medication in Sri Lanka


In lieu of World Diabetes Day, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) announced their support towards efforts aimed at controlling the spread of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country.

A statement from Hemas Hospital Thalawathugoda

Saturday, 24 October 2020 08:58

A statement from Hemas Hospital Thalawathugoda


Hemas Hospital Thalawathugoda in a statement to media said that a patient who visited the Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) of the Hospital on 19th October 2020 was transferred to Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital (SJGH) on the advice of the Consultant Nephrologist.

Royal Fernwood Porcelain Steam Inhalers


Royal Fernwood Porcelain Limited, a large-scale manufacturer of high quality white and decorated porcelain tableware recently launched their version of the steam inhaler into the local market.

Ceylinco Lifes Toastmasters Club strides on to 7th year


The seventh installation ceremony of the Ceylinco Life Toastmasters Club was held recently, at which a new executive committee was appointed, new members were welcomed and achievers for the year were recognised.