LRH urges parents to bring key medical documents due to dengue surge

Colombo, July 21 (Daily Mirror) - The Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital (LRH) in Colombo has issued an urgent notice requesting parents and guardians to bring essential medical documents when bringing children for treatment or clinic visits, as the hospital faces a sharp rise in pediatric admissions due to the ongoing dengue epidemic.

Hospital Director Dr. Pradeep Ratnasekera said the number of children seeking treatment has increased significantly, leading to heavy congestion at the country's premier children's hospital.

He said the cooperation of parents and guardians is vital to ensure children receive prompt and efficient medical care despite the increased patient load.

Accordingly, parents are requested to bring the following documents whenever they visit the hospital:

• Personal Health Number (PHN) or Barcode Card
• Child Health Development Record (CHDR) or Weight Record Book
• Allergy records (drug and food)
• Clinic books
• Discharge cards or diagnosis cards

Dr. Ratnasekera said these documents will help medical staff provide faster and more effective treatment.

The hospital also requested the public's maximum cooperation during the current dengue outbreak. For further information, parents may contact the Director's Office of Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital on 011 2693711 (Ext. 307).