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Beyond trade, both nations expressed keen interest in enhancing vocational training collaboration, with a specific focus on developing industry-aligned skills for Sri Lankan youth.

The programme will train 400 underprivileged youths in apparel and textile industry skills, creating self-employment opportunities. Participants from various SECL operational areas can opt for either residential or non-residential training.

The aim of NHM is to ensure progress towards the goals and targets set out in the National Health Policy, 2017 for ensuring "universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care services, accountable and responsive to people's needs".

Over the years, Sri Lanka has successfully eliminated major diseases like malaria, filariasis, polio, and neonatal tetanus, further solidifying its position as a regional healthcare leader.

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) play a pivotal role in these community-level initiatives. ASHAs conduct home visits, organize group meetings, and participate in health campaigns to educate individuals and families about the importance of healthy lifestyles.

Women comprise 67 per cent of the paid global health and care workforce. In addition to this paid work, it has been estimated that...

Abortion access differs by province partly because healthcare in Canada is a provincial responsibility. According to 2019 figures, Quebec has the highest number of access...

While India has made great strides in reducing inequalities in healthcare, large access gaps by socioeconomic status remain. For instance, a study of outpatients...