‘Preventive Care’ is any medical intervention that defends against health emergencies. It includes proactive measures such as screening and diagnostic tests that can help individuals check their health status and identify illnesses at an early stage. Regular health check-ups not only help to reduce sickness but over the longterm can also greatly reduce healthcare costs…
Last year, the Durdans Heart Centre celebrated its 20th year as a Medical Centre of Excellence in Sri Lanka. Over recent years, the centre has maintained its pioneering status by continuously enabling the achievement of a multitude of cardiac care breakthroughs within the country. As Mr Ajith E Tudawe, Chairman of Durdans Hospital explains: “from…
What is the new coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that infect humans and other animals. Over the recent past, these viruses have emerged as a major threat to humanity: The SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak in 2003, MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak in 2012 and the Coronavirus Disease outbreak in…
