PM takes charge after returning from Italy

Iran, India to exchange knowledge on vaccine development

Rotavirus vaccine is a vaccine used to protect against rotavirus infections, which are the leading cause of severe diarrhea among young children. The vaccines prevent 15?34 percent of severe diarrhea in the developing world and 37?96 percent of severe diarrhea in the developed world. Following over 2 years of continuous negotiations with Bharat company for joint cooperation in the field of rotavirus vaccine, the MOU was signed by Alireza Biglari, head of the Pasteur Institute, and Krishna Ella,

27 Jun, 2021

Strict Covid measures enforced on Sri Lankans attending Tokyo Olympics

The Japanese Government has asked participants at the Tokyo Olympic Games from six South Asian countries, including Sri Lanka, to take Covid-19 tests every day for seven days prior to their departure for Japan, the Bernama news agency reported. According to Bernama, Japan’s state broadcaster?NHK?said on Sunday, athletes and all other members of delegations from India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will face stricter countermeasures because of the spreading Delta varia

27 Jun, 2021

Sri Lanka to receive Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in two weeks

Sri Lanka is to receive Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in two weeks, the Government said today. State Minister of Production, Supply, and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Professor Channa Jayasumana said that the Government is to receive three vaccine brands still not in use in Sri Lanka. He said that the brands include the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Sri Lanka is also expected to receive the Sinovac vaccine. Professor Channa Jayasumana said that all three vaccines are scheduled to arrive in Sri L

27 Jun, 2021