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News
Announcements, seasonal notes, and updates.
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service update Jul 28, 2026Anti-rabies vaccine in stock — start treatment the same day
Bitten or scratched by a dog, cat, or monkey in Arugam Bay? We keep anti-rabies vaccine on-site and can begin the course immediately.
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health alert Jul 25, 2026Heat and dehydration: our most common call-out you can prevent
Long days in the sun and surf catch a lot of visitors out. Simple steps — and when an IV drip actually helps.
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announcement Jul 20, 2026Friday hours: brief closure for Jumu'ah prayers
We're open 24 hours, every day — with one short exception on Fridays for midday prayers.
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community Jul 15, 20261990 Suwa Seriya: Sri Lanka's free ambulance — how to use it
In a real emergency, dial 1990. The national ambulance service is free, English-friendly, and reaches Arugam Bay.
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community Jul 10, 2026Jellyfish, sea urchins and reef cuts: quick first aid that helps
The three marine injuries we treat most in Arugam Bay — and what to do in the first few minutes before you come in.
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health alert May 19, 2026Dengue precautions for the wet season
Dengue cases climb after heavy rain. A reminder of the simple prevention steps that work.
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community May 19, 2026Surf season is here — what we see most often
The April–October surf season brings travelers and the same set of avoidable injuries every year.
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announcement May 19, 2026Welcome to our new website
We've launched a new website in twelve languages with practical health information for visitors and locals.
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