Sri Lanka Health Round-up: October 13, 2025
Sri Lanka Health Round-up: October 13, 2025
This week’s health updates cover pediatric care, wellness centers, and more.
This Week’s Top Update
This week, a significant discussion took place regarding the enhancement of pediatric anesthesia and surgical care across South-East Asia. Experts emphasized the need for improved training and resources to ensure safer surgical outcomes for children, which is crucial for the region’s healthcare development [1].
In other news, the opening of a new health and wellness center in Paulgollawatta, Kandy, marks a positive step towards improving community health services. This center is part of a pilot project aimed at enhancing access to healthcare for local populations [2].
Surveillance Snapshot
- Dengue cases remain a concern, with ongoing monitoring necessary as the rainy season progresses.
- Respiratory illnesses are slightly elevated, likely due to seasonal changes.
- Reports indicate a stable trend in COVID-19 cases, with no significant spikes noted this week.
Practical Tip of the Week
As the weather changes, it’s important to boost your immune system with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Incorporate local produce such as papaya, guava, and leafy greens into your diet. Staying hydrated and maintaining a balanced diet can help mitigate the effects of seasonal illnesses.
Myth-buster
Myth: Consuming cold drinks during the rainy season can cause colds.
Fact: Colds are caused by viruses, not by drinking cold beverages. However, it’s wise to consume warm fluids to stay comfortable during cooler weather.
What to Watch Next Week
- Updates on the ongoing dengue situation as the rainy season continues.
- Further developments regarding the pediatric care initiatives in the region.
සිංහල සාරාංශය (Sinhala Summary)
මෙම සතියේ දී ළමා ශල්ය හා ආසාදන ප්රතිකාරය ශක්තිමත් කිරීම පිළිබඳ සාකච්ඡාවක් සිදු විය. නව සෞඛ්ය හා සෞඛ්ය මධ්යස්ථානයක් විවෘත විය.
தமிழ் சுருக்கம் (Tamil Summary)
இந்த வாரம் குழந்தை அறுவை சிகிச்சை மற்றும் அனேஸ்தீசியா மேம்பாட்டை பற்றிய விவாதம் நடைபெற்றது. கந்தியில் புதிய சுகாதார மற்றும் நல மையம் திறக்கப்பட்டது.
Sources
- https://www.health.gov.lk/news/how-can-we-strengthen-pediatric-anesthesia-and-surgery-care-across-south-east-asia/
- https://www.health.gov.lk/news/the-fourth-center-of-the-pilot-project-to-establish-health-and-wellness-centers-in-the-country-has-been-opened-to-the-public-in-paulgollawatta-kandy/
- https://www.health.gov.lk/news/weekly-epidemiological-report/weekly-epidemiological-report
Information here is for general awareness only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.