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Increasing heart attacks need urgent scientific probing: medical collective

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By Chaminda Silva

A combination of both indigenous and western medical practitioners demands that government immediately investigates reports quoting doctors that there has been a sudden upsurge in heart attacks in recent weeks.

The National Organizer of the Indigenous and Western Medical Professionals’ Collective, Dr Udara Sampath, told a Colombo news conference that doctors at the National Hospital have warned that the number of heart attack cases had increased between 20 to 30 per cent.

“This increasing trend has been observed during recent weeks. This is not a matter to be overlooked. Fortunately not all who suffered heart attacks died. But this is a trend needing immediate serious study,” he said.

“We also have similar reports from hospitals in all provinces. This must be studied scientifically and the public kept informed.”

Admitting that the shortage of medicines due to the forex crisis may be one reason, he said nevertheless the trend needed serious study.

Director of the International and Research Department of the Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC), Dr Nanda Gunawardena, said that some have expressed the view that after effects of the anti-covid vaccines may be a cause.

They say that while countries such as the US and Canada administered a single type of vaccine and booster, this was not so in Sri Lanka where different types of vaccines and boosters had been used. Such doubts should be cleared through a proper scientific study by an appropriate state agency.

“While the number of covid deaths were reduced by vaccination, the after effects of using a cocktail of doses has not yet been studied even internationally,” Dr Gunawardena said.

Covid Death Prevention Coalition Convener Dr Chandana Jayalath and Ayurvedic Doctor Sumudu Liyanarachchi also addressed the press.



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“Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya” continues in the vicinity of the President’s office

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The second day of the “Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya”, held in parallel with the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya” jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office, commenced on Tuesday (13) at 6:30 p.m. under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat premises.

The evening featured musical performances by renowned vocalist Ilyas Beg and the Sri Lanka Air Force Bhakti Gee Troup, accompanied by the Air Force Band. A Vesak lantern exhibition was also held at the venue. The event was attended by the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, along with several senior officials of the Presidential Secretariat.

This Bhakthi Gee programme will continue today [May 14]  and tomorrow at the same location. Additionally, a short-eats dansala is being held near the Presidential Secretariat for the benefit of the public visiting Colombo for Vesak, and will continue until May 16.

Meanwhile, a ‘Buth Dansala’ organized jointly by the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Army was inaugurated yesterday near the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of senior military officers. A large number of devotees from across the country attended the event.

In line with the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ and ‘Bauddhaloka Vesak Kalapya’, several Vesak programmes have been organized in the vicinity with the support of the Presidential Secretariat. These include the illumination of nearby government buildings and roads with decorative lights, and the display of Vesak lanterns, with the active participation of the Presidential Secretariat staff.

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French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ sets sail from Colombo

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The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit (09 May 25), departed the island on Tuesday (13 May).

The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.

During the ship’s stay in Colombo, crew members of ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ visited some tourist attractions in the country. In addition, the Commanding Officer and a group of
crew members of the ship called on senior officers of the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) to discuss key hydrographic matters of bilateral importance.

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“Clean Sri Lanka” joins hands to Improve facilities and sanitation at Kotmale Regional Hospital

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Following the bus accident in the Garandiella area of Kotmale, a large number of injured individuals were admitted to the Kotmale Regional Hospital for treatment. In response, the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme has collaborated to improve the facilities and sanitation of the hospital.

Accordingly, the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme actively worked to clean the hospital ward complex and the hospital premises, aiming to create a comfortable environment for the patients’ treatment and to enhance other facilities.

A notable aspect was the voluntary participation of the local community in this effort. The “Clean Sri Lanka” secretariat appreciates the dedication shown by the doctors and hospital staff of the Kotmale Regional Hospital, who provided emergency treatment to those injured in this unexpected incident despite having access to limited resources.

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