WHO team here to study rise in kidney diseases
A team of specialist doctors from the World Health Organisation (WHO) will arrive today to find out the main cause for the increase in kidney diseases in certain areas in Wayamba, North Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, a Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry spokesman said. He said Sri Lankan born doctor Prof. Shanthi Mendis, American doctor Prof. Reggie Paulten and WHO Asian Regional Consultant Dr. Habib Faiyed are in the WHO team. They will have a special meeting in Colombo with 100 local researchers including medical experts, consultants and doctors.