Alarming increase of kidney patients in Sri Lanka, doctor warns

Alarming increase of kidney patients in Sri Lanka, doctor warns

March 10, 2023   10:26 am

Nephrologist Dr. Anura Hewageegana says that there is an alarming increase in kidney patients identified in Sri Lanka.

Dr. Hewageegana made this remark while joining a press briefing held in Colombo yesterday (March 09).

Furthermore, he mentioned that a significant increase in the number of kidney patients reported in agricultural areas is currently being observed.

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