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.
Local News
73 Deaths in 14 Days: Sri Lanka’s Roads Turn Deadly in 2026
14 January 2026
Cabinet Approves Festival Advance Hike For Public Servants
14 January 2026
48% of Archaeological Sites Yet to Be Gazetted, says COPA
13 January 2026
Bill Abolishing MP Pensions to Be Passed Within Six Weeks
12 January 2026
Trending News
SIMs to be deactivated on unregistered new mobile devices from tomorrow
30 September 2020
Popular actress Sureni Senarath passes away
26 May 2021
CSE ASPI touch all-time high of 10,037.61
27 October 2021
