AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWHO Recognition: Sri Lanka received a WHO citation for sustaining malaria-free status for 10 years and maintaining elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus for a decade, with the award presented during the WHO South-East Asia regional committee session in Timor-Leste. Public Health Alert: The CDC issued a travel advisory after a rise in dengue cases among US travelers returning from several countries including Sri Lanka, urging mosquito-bite prevention like repellents, long sleeves, and screened or air-conditioned sleeping areas. Drug Enforcement: Two Sri Lankans were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport after authorities seized about Rs. 53 million worth of Kush, highlighting ongoing crackdowns on synthetic drugs at entry points. Regional Health & Safety Links: Sri Lanka’s anti-drug push featured in talks with India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, with Colombo seeking stronger cross-border support to tackle trafficking routes that threaten public health. Women’s Health Access: A new Women’s Health Van initiative in the Greater Toronto Area aims to bring health products, education, and support directly to underserved women by reducing barriers like transport and stigma.
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