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Chit funds can help defray treatment costs

Chit funds can remedy distortions brought in by private health insurance schemes, say experts.

Diagnostics can help meet health SDGs

Prevention rather than treatment should be the focus of health coverage schemes.

Stethoscopes as good as high-tech tools

Writing the obit for stethoscope premature as it remains valuable in early detection of child heart issues.

Rabies from dog bites plagues Manila

Despite availability of vaccines, the Philippines sees 200—300 rabies deaths from dog bites annually.

Sri Lankan healthcare in dire straits

Sri Lanka needs dollar donations to import basic medicines and keep health services running.

The promise of mRNA vaccines

All eyes are on mRNA as clinical trials get underway for vaccines against the ‘Big Three’ infectious diseases.

Health and depression intertwined: study

Devastation caused by civil war and a tsunami are factors in depression among Sri Lankans.

Enhancing clove oil to fight mosquitoes

Eugenol or clove oil is a safe, effective biopesticide when laced with synergist chemicals, study says.

Screening to catch chronic lung disease

Routine screening can catch chronic lung conditions early for effective treatment.

Clue found to childhood anaemia

Anaemia during pregnancy linked to childhood anaemia and other health issues.

Tobacco use on a declining trend — WHO

Advertising checks, high taxes, cultural values cause decline in global tobacco use.

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