sri lanka
South Asia’s Quest For More Livable Cities
By deploying new urban transport technologies, South Asian governments can bring relief to over a billion people, says Nalaka Gunawardene.
Aging Asia Needs Mature Policies
A rapidly aging Asia needs to act quickly to address the social, economic and healthcare needs of its changing demographics.
CEL-SCI’s Phase III Trial Enrols Patients From Sri Lanka
CEL-SCI has begun enrolling patients from Sri Lanka for a Phase III trial for Multikine, an investigational treatment for head and neck cancer.
Dengue Down But Not Out In Sri Lanka
Although Sri Lanka has seen a drastic drop in the number of dengue deaths, infection rates remain high and a cause for concern.
Mystery Kidney Disease Spreads In Sri Lanka
Scientists have been unable to determine the cause of a kidney disease which mainly affects farmers over 40.
Female Migrant Domestic Workers Experience Poor Health, Work Conditions
A review of published literature on female migrant domestic workers has found that many of them experience poor health and work conditions.
Global Crop Yields Fail To Keep Pace With Demand
The world is not increasing yields of major crops quickly enough to meet future food demands from an expanding population, says a new study.
Agrochemicals Linked To Chronic Kidney Disease In Sri Lanka
Researchers have linked the high prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka to indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides.
Sri Lanka Launches Office To Foster Innovation
Sri Lanka plans to boost its science, technology and innovation (STI) strategy through a newly created, state-funded organization.
