Category: Health
Sri Lanka Bans Junk Food In Schools Due To Health Concerns
Twelve percent of schoolchildren between the ages of 13 and 17 were overweight, and another 3 percent were obese, as of 2024, according to government figures. Most fast foods, even vegan options, count as ultra-processed food. Composite: GNM Imaging/Getty Images Sri Lanka began enforcing a ban on fast food and sweets in schools on Tuesday…
Plateau To Establish Sickle Cell Registry, Expand Health Insurance Coverage For Patients
The initiative is aimed at ensuring equitable access to diagnosis, treatment and long-term care for sickle cell patients across the state. The Plateau State Government has announced plans to establish a State Sickle Cell Registry and expand health insurance coverage for people living with sickle cell disease as part of efforts to improve access to…
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