Rajitha Senaratne
Former Minister of Health Rajitha Senaratne transmits incorrect information on Malaria incidence
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In 2016, I eliminated Malaria from Sri Lanka.
Divaina | June 24, 2020
Posted on: 13 August, 2020
![false](https://factcheckdev.wpengine.com//wp-content/uploads/2021/06/false.png)
False
Former Health Minister Senaratne correctly diagnoses underestimation of Covid-19 cases but overstates extent
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[The number in Sri Lanka considered to have contracted Covid-19] is determined only by the number of people that have been tested for the virus.
Mawbima | April 12, 2020
Posted on: 20 May, 2020
![partly_true](https://factcheckdev.wpengine.com//wp-content/uploads/2021/06/partly-true.png)
Partly True
Minister of health repeats misconception on Sri Lanka’s health service standings
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Within the world healthcare system, the fact that the best health service is provided by Cuba and Sri Lanka has been accepted by the World Health Organization.
Mawbima | February 4, 2019
Posted on: 30 May, 2019
![false](https://factcheckdev.wpengine.com//wp-content/uploads/2021/06/false.png)
False
Minister of Health overestimates impact of tax policy
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We have acted appropriately against the use of tobacco and imposed a 90% tax on tobacco in an attempt to reduce tobacco usage.
Daily News | February 20, 2019
Posted on: 14 March, 2019
![false](https://factcheckdev.wpengine.com//wp-content/uploads/2021/06/false.png)
False