Ministry of Health Warns of Accident Risks During Festive Season
The Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Ministry of Health is urging the public to take extra precautions to prevent accidents during the festive season.
Consultant Community Physician Samitha Sirithunga revealed that annually, between 28,000 and 30,000 individuals are hospitalized due to accidents during the New Year week.
He further said that these incidents result in the loss of 75 to 100 lives each year.
Trending News
SIMs to be deactivated on unregistered new mobile devices from tomorrow
30 September 2020
Sex education is the way to prevent child abuse – Ali Sabry
28 September 2020
Two suspended trains to resume operations
28 September 2020
