1+ hour, 30+ min ago  (302+ words) The Morning Menstrual hygiene products: Health Ministry favours giving free or subsidy 03 Jun 2026 | BY Dilanthi Jayamanne Deputy Health Minister Dr Hansaka Wijemuni said that his Ministry believed that providing free or subsidised menstrual hygiene products to those who cannot afford…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (267+ words) The Morning FPA pushes for paid menstrual leave 29 May 2026 | BY Dhanushka Dharmapriya - To write to Women Affairs and Labour Ministries The Family Planning Association (FPA) is planning to formally request the Government to consider paid menstrual leave for women, as…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (95+ words) The Morning 28 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called for urgent reforms on World Menstrual Hygiene Day, urging Sri Lanka to address period poverty and menstrual health issues. He stated that 70% of the country's 4. 2 million menstruating individuals lack…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (257+ words) The Endometriosis Support and Awareness Foundation (ESAF), in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Colombo North, will host Run For Her 2026 on 24 May at Independence Square, Colombo, to raise awareness about endometriosis and promote greater public understanding of menstrual health....

1+ mon, 44+ min ago  (1083+ words) 03 May 2026 | By Maneesha Dullewe While Sri Lanka's maternal and infant healthcare system has long been considered a regional success story, especially in a country defined by resource scarcity, a growing structural vulnerability threatens its hard-won gains as the country grapples…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (992+ words) 12 Apr 2026 | Slices of Life by Marianne David It's time to talk about that P word, perimenopause " that transitional space during which your monthly menstrual period is contemplating departure, with no deadline, zero regard for your convenience or comfort, and no…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (788+ words) 25 Feb 2026 | By Apsara Rodrigo Women play a large part in the making of our society. From leading nations to scientific discoveries, women have been responsible for so many important advances. However, many of them do not receive the recognition they…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1216+ words) 12 Feb 2026 | BY Ruwan Laknath Jayakody Inadequate school facilities " the lack of separate, clean and lockable toilets for girls, equipped with covered disposal bins, water and soap, along with infrastructure such as ramps and adapted facilities to accommodate disabled students - and…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (608+ words) The Morning Cancer: 100 new cases and 40 deaths daily - 15 women diagnosed with breast cancer and 3 deaths daily, 20+ should perform monthly breast exams by self, clinical breast screening every 3 yrs for 20-40 and annually for 40+ - Early Cancer Detection Centre inaugurated at Col. Nat....