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Evening 31 August 2026 12 stories
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Health Ministry to recruit 2,847 nurses in October - Newswire

Health Ministry to recruit 2,847 nurses in October  Newswire

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Sri Lanka closely following local Meningitis outbreak, keeps watch on Ebola : Health Minister - Newswire

Sri Lanka closely following local Meningitis outbreak, keeps watch on Ebola : Health Minister  Newswire

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Advancing primary health care reforms in Sri Lanka through global technical collaboration - World Health Organization (WHO)

Advancing primary health care reforms in Sri Lanka through global technical collaboration  World Health Organization (WHO)

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Malaria, Likely Spread by Mosquito on Plane, Kills 2 Airport Workers in Germany - The New York Times

Recent reports from Germany highlight a concerning incident where two airport workers

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Food-Borne Illnesses Can Lead to Long Term Gut Issues - The New York Times

Recent health discussions highlight two crucial areas impacting long-term

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Childhood adversity may put women at higher risk for postpartum depression years later

New research highlights the profound and lasting impact of early life experiences

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People who could benefit from blood pressure medication may be missing out on treatment

People could benefit from treatment to lower their blood pressure, even if their heart disease risk is only slightly raised, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich.

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Statins cut first heart attack and stroke risk 30% after age 70

Recent findings highlight the significant role of preventative measures

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'Old Person Smell' Is Real, And Science Will Dictate Whether It Happens To You - Yahoo

'Old Person Smell' Is Real, And Science Will Dictate Whether It Happens To You  Yahoo