Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) together with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), held a forum to discuss and agree on several key areas that will improve effectiveness and efficiency in the pharmaceutical ind

The Executive Wellness Centre at Durdans Hospital is a dedicated one-stop facility providing comprehensive multi-phase health screening services, preventive care and lifestyle management essential for the early detection and management of diseases.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in Sri Lanka and the world over, and if detected at the early stages the type of cancer that can be nipped in the bud with proper treatment and care.

In the early stages of breast cancer, symptoms are minimal, therefore disease might progress even without notice. Annually, more than 2500 women in Sri Lanka are newly diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s a timely requirement to make increase the

Hemas Hospitals Thalawathugoda recently launched ‘Hemas Diabetes Clinic’ – a special clinic to diagnose and treat patients with diabetes and other diabetic-related ailments, as well as raise awareness about the rising non-communicab

oDoc, a Sri Lankan startup linking patients with doctors on-demand, emerged winners in the Telemedicine category at the recently concluded Commonwealth Digital Health Awards. 

The internationally-accredited, multi award-winning Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC has always been at the forefront of cutting-edge, medical technology and innovations. 

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Sri Lanka.  Heart disease includes stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, with coronary artery disease (CAD) being the most common.

The Commemoration of World Hospice and Palliative Care day 2017 was held at BMICH Mihilaka Medura amidst a large and distinguished gathering with Prof. Chandrika  Wijeyaratne President Sri Lanka Medical Association  as the Chief Guest. 

Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC joined the ‘Heart Walk’ organized by Sri Lanka Heart Association (SLHA), held in commemoration of the World Heart Day which falls on 29th September, and the event is conducted annually in a bid to spread aw

Ruhunu Hospital (Pvt.) Ltd is one of the leading private hospitals in Southern Province which offers quality healthcare services at affordable cost and in further expansion processes, it has opened a new medical centre at Baddegama in order to provid

The cancer incidence reports suggest that of all cancer types, Sri Lankan females are most susceptible to breast cancer.

REUTERS: Investors are betting on China’s potential to feed the global pharmaceutical pipeline, putting a multi-billion-dollar price tag on a handful of stocks, even as the country struggles to close a huge R&D gap with the West.

  Epihack Sri Lanka is set to be a five-day event organized by Nanyang Technological University alongside University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) and Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL).

Healing Herbs All Natural Cough Syrup, manufactured by Astron Ltd, is clinically proven to address seven signs of respiratory tract infections such as dry cough, productive cough, common cold, phlegm, sore throat, runny nose and nasal congestion.

Nawinna Medicare Hospital (Pvt.) Ltd in Maharagama which is equipped with state-of-the-art medical services of the international standard opened its unit for Ayurvedic medical services recently.

A milestone in the country’s healthcare system was marked in September 2014, when the first bone marrow transplant was successfully performed at the Nawaloka Hospital. The hospital recently confirmed the country’s first ever successful bo

The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel, in collaboration with the University of Kelaniya and Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies(ACCIMT), is launching two interactive mobile apps for stoma care and breast cancer care.

TMI Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd, the authorized dealer for Nihon Kohden Corporation – Japan products in Maldives, was appreciated by the Indira Ghandhi Memorial Hospital for the contributions made for the upliftment of the Hospital’s Doctors and

J.L. Morison Son and Jones (Ceylon) PLC (JLM), the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in Sri Lanka and a subsidiary of Hemas Holdings PLC, launched its new identity, ‘Morison PLC’ with the unveiling of its new logo, signifying a rejuvena

A two day workshop was conducted by SAJICA (Sir Anton Jayasuriya Center for Acupuncture), at ‘Acu Healers World Conference’ at Calicut, Kerala, India.

Due to the huge demand from many countries around the world for Sethsuwa Pranajeewa, it has been decided to increase the distribution network targeting the European market, the Sethsuwa Ayurweda Hospital Managing Director said.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) operations are one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide and progressive advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care has led to an increasing number of patients undergoing bypass s

Ceylinco Healthcare Services Ltd. (CHSL) has announced the appointment of Vidya Jyothi Emeritus Prof. Rohan Jayasekara, immediate past Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Colombo, as its Medical Director.

The Third Biennial Meeting of the South Asian Society for Sexual Medicine (SASSM) will be held from the 19th to the 21st of November 2017 in Colombo. The theme scheduled for the conference will be ‘New Frontiers in Sexual medicine: Mind, Body a

In a bid to contribute towards the betterment of community health and to encourage a culture of preventive healthcare, Durdans hospital launched a campaign to offer free OPD consultations to the public.

The TechmedImpact Forum 2017 was held at the Wimalasurendra Auditorium of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) was organized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (IEEE EM

Nawinna Medicare Hospital (Pvt.) Ltd, an oversees health-related service provider of international standard has joined hands with Premium International, a celebrity in supplying hospital equipment, to establish a state-of-the-art Endoscopy Machine of

Ninewells, Sri Lanka’s leading woman and child care hospital, launched their state-of-the-art radiology and imaging department at the Hospital premises, recently.

Patrons of Royal Hospital, Colombo can make medical appointments from the comfort of their home or on the go with Doc990 Service.