World AIDS day, December 1st 2016
In 1988 WHO declared December 1st as the World AIDS day. And it has been observed worldwide since then. The world AIDS day is mostly dedicated to raising awareness of …
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Role of the Health Sector in Development of Sri Lanka
Though Sri Lanka still has comparatively less per capita income, the country has achieved a considerable improvement in Social development. Sri Lanka has comparatively higher literacy rate, IT knowledge and …
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2017 Budget Proposals – Allocations for Science, Technology and Innovation
Sri Lankas’ Finance Minister Mr. Ravi Karunanayaka presented the budget proposals for the fiscal year 2017 to the parliament on 9th of November. This budget can be described as a …
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A Sri Lankan Innovation Short listed for “Aspirin Social Innovation Awards 2016”
“Snake Venom Rapid Test Device” an innovation by a Sri Lankan Innovator Dr. Kalana Maduwage from University of Peradeniya has been short listed for the “Aspiring Social Innovation Awards 2016” …
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Antibiotics – A major threat in Disguise
Antibiotics are medicines we use to treat and prevent bacterial infections. Since it’s discovery in 1928 by Alexander Fleming Antibiotics have helped many generations to fight many deadly types of …
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Colombo Air too is polluted – Says WHO!
Air pollution is a global public health crisis that threatens our bodies and our planet. The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) …
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E Waste Management – a Novel Challenge for Sri Lanka
Central Environmental Authority under the guidance of President Maithripala Sirisena initiated the ‘National polythene, plastic and electronic waste prevention week’ on 24th October with the view to encourage general public …
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WHO calls for global action to curtail consumption and health impacts of sugary drinks
World Health Organization in a report titled “Fiscal policies for Diet and Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)” urges a global action to reduce the consumption of sugar and reduce obesity, …
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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016 Goes to Three Scientists who Created Molecular Size Machines
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences yesterday announced that the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the year 2016 is awarded to Jean-Pierre Sauvage from University of Strasbourg, France, Sir J. …
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2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to Yoshinori Ohsumi
The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute today announced that the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the year 2016 goes to Yoshinori Ohsumi of Japan for discoveries about autophagy. …
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