World Bank approves Sri Lanka's concessional funding request By Reuters
COLOMBO (Reuters) - The World Bank has approved crisis-hit Sri Lanka's request to access concessional financing from the International Development Association so as to help stabilise its economy, the lender said on Tuesday. Soaring inflation, a weakening currency and low foreign exchange reserves…#srilankas #ida #internationaldevelopmentassociation #srilanka #worldbank (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Analysis-Ghana overhaul a test for $1 billion World Bank-backed debt By Reuters
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON (Reuters) - Ghana's debt restructuring plans are set to test a $400 million World Bank guarantee which was designed to provide extra security if the West African country failed to pay. Like other smaller, riskier emerging market countries including Sri Lanka and…#ceemea #polinakurdyavko #westafrican #luiscosta #somalia #worldbank #theworldbank #theinternationalmonetaryfund #ministryoffinance #jpmorgans (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Does snake envenoming cause chronic kidney disease? A cohort study in rural Sri Lanka - Waiddyanatha S, Silva A, Weerakoon K, Siribaddana S, Isbister GK.
BACKGROUND: There is limited information on the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) following snakebite and its relationship with chronic interstitial nephritis in agricultural communities (CINAC). We aimed to investigate CKD in patients with a confirmed ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 30, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Sri Lanka Central Bank Sees Inflation Cooling to 4%-5% End 2023
Bloomberg#inflationcooling #srilanka #lanka #inflation #cooling #sri (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

From Near 70%, Sri Lanka Sees Inflation at 4%-5% by End 2023
Bloomberg#srilanka #sri #lanka #inflation (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Comparison of bedside clotting tests for detecting venom-induced consumption coagulopathy following Sri Lankan viper envenoming - Wedasingha S, Silva A, Siribaddana S, Seneviratne K, Isbister GK.
BACKGROUND: The whole blood clotting test (WBCT) is commonly used for diagnosing venom-induced consumption coagulopathy (VICC) in resource-poor settings. We aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of the WBCT and capillary blood clotting test (CBCT) f... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 4, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news

A health promotion intervention to address youth violence among students in a technical college in Sri Lanka guided by the participatory action research approach: a study protocol - Rathnayake N, Abhayasinghe K, De Silva J, Guruge GND.
BACKGROUND: Youth violence is a global public health issue and the highest rates are reported in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Higher rates of youth violence are reported in Sri Lanka as well. Students who fail to continue higher studies in scho... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 25, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Five incredible walks around the world
The trails worth travelling for, from Sri Lanka to Scotland (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - October 23, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Risk factors for falls among elderly patients admitted to Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional analysis - Wijerathna A, De Silva ST, Gunaratna IE, Weerarathne PSM.
This study aimed to describe characteristics of older adults admitted with fa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 13, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Development Banks Should Reform Their Lending Practices
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank share a common goal of raising living standards in their member countries. This week, the two international institutions will convene in Washington DC (through October 16) for their annual meeting. The strength of the US dollar will be a key talking point. By adjusting their lending practices, these institutions have a unique opportunity to relieve suffering in the world’s poorest countries.By Alexander Kozul-Wright and Ruurd BrouwerGENEVA, Oct 11 2022 (IPS) In the last week of September, emerging market (EM) bond fund outflows hit $4.2 billion, according to JP Mor...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 11, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Alexander Kozul-Wright and Ruurd Brouwer Tags: Development & Aid Economy & Trade Financial Crisis Global Headlines Health Inequity Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news

Sri Lankan sloth bear (Melursus ursinus inornatus) attacks on humans - Thalgaspitiya SPB, Siriwardana A, Chenthuran V, Wijerathne BTB.
The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) is an omnivore that has been reported around most parts of South Asia. Although rare, sloth bear attacks can inflict potentially life-threatening injuries. This cross-sectional study analyzed 10 patients who had been maule... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 5, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Risk factors for upper limb fractures due to unintentional injuries among adolescents: a case control study from Sri Lanka - Jayasekera H, Siritunga S, Senarath U, Gill P.
BACKGROUND: Injuries are the number one cause for morbidity and mortality among adolescents. Adolescent fractures are a hidden public health problem in Sri Lanka. Upper limb fractures are common in adolescents due to various risk factors. Many injuries are... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 28, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Farmer, 61, dies after accidentally swallowing 2cm-long fish bone
The 61-year-old from Mannar, Sri Lanka, was left with crippling stomach pain and started vomiting and having constipation for three days after eating the fish. The bone caused an infection in his bowel. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Survivors of gender-based violence in Sri Lanka at risk as crucial protection services shutter
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka– “When there is domestic violence, women need to stay in a safe house.  But when one woman called me and asked for transport, I had to tell her we didn’t have enough funds to bring (Source: UNFPA News)
Source: UNFPA News - September 19, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

A study on victims of intimate partner violence reported to Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka During 2019-2021 - Muthulingam T, Edirisinghe PAS, Wijewardhane HP, Thivaharan Y, Jayasundara MMS, Borukgama N, Kulathunga DL, Alwis DN, Govinnage PS, Kitulwatte IDG.
INTRODUCTION: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common issue in any society and the reported cases are just the tip of an iceberg as most of the victims are reluctant to come to the criminal justice system. Forensic experts are often encountering the vi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 14, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news