This is part one of a two-part series on the stigmatisation of monkeypox. Read about the opinions of the medical community in The Morning Brunch tomorrow) It was chilling to hear the World Health Organisation (WHO) declare monkeypox a public…
Cats, man’s other best friend
8 August was International Cat Day They say that dogs are man’s best friend, but anyone who has had the privilege of having a cat in their life would know that cats, too, make excellent companions. Cats love to be…
Reducing the cancer burden through early detection
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, and accounted for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 alone – that is one in six deaths. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the most common cancers are breast, lung, colorectal…
Weaving a future for the handloom industry
Selyn’s efforts to revive the craft on World Handloom Day, which was celebrated on 7 August Handloom is woven into the history of Sri Lanka and the tradition dates back as far as 543 BC. When Prince Vijaya arrived in…
It takes more than one to end hunger
Health Ministry highlights role of multi-entity partnerships in emergency nutritional plan implementation Nutrition is being discussed widely not only in Sri Lanka but at a global level as well. The World Food Programme (WFP) calls 2022 a year of unprecedented…
Enthralled by fashion
Stylist Sandra De Zilva on staying true to her style, while reflecting a brand’s aesthetic Italian fashion designer Miuccia Prada, the head designer of Prada and founder of Miu Miu, called fashion, an instant language. She said: “For me, dressing…
No elephants for me, please – I’ll take leopards!
By Dr. Sriyanie Miththapala The other day, in my continuous and losing battle to keep my bookshelves in order, I found three management plans written for the conservation of elephants in Sri Lanka. I shall not write about their content…
Socialising: Impossible in this economy?
It almost feels wrong to complain about the lack of a social life during a time when families can barely put together a meal on the table and many are struggling in the face of income loss and inflation. However,…
From loss of income to rising expenses: How Sri Lankans are grappling with the economic crisis
Save the Children’s Rapid Needs Assessment sheds light on the challenges faced by over 2,000 households On 28 July, Save the Children launched its Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) for June, and the report took a close look at how the…
Home gardening basics: What to plant and where to plant them
The enthusiasm one may have for home gardening may face a serious blow when a crop planted with care and love bears no harvest, or worse, dies. There could be many reasons for our failure to keep our plants alive…
