{"id":1906,"date":"2023-12-05T08:35:32","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T08:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthdept.ep.gov.lk\/rdhs-kl\/?page_id=1906"},"modified":"2026-10-08T12:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T07:14:03","slug":"news-letters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthdept.ep.gov.lk\/rdhs-kl\/publications\/news-letters\/","title":{"rendered":"NEWS LETTERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1906\" class=\"elementor elementor-1906\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6aaa853b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6aaa853b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c0c3464\" data-id=\"2c0c3464\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-201ac40d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"201ac40d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:media-text -->\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The <strong>RDHS Resource Newsletter<\/strong> is a regular information resource of the Regional Directorate of Health Services, designed to share important updates, useful resources, and current information with healthcare and administrative staff. It aims to improve communication, knowledge sharing, and awareness across different units and departments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The newsletter provides information on health programmes, administrative updates, ICT and digital health developments, training opportunities, cybersecurity awareness, important notices, and other relevant resources. Through this initiative, staff can stay informed about new developments and make better use of available resources in their day-to-day work.<\/p>\n<p>The RDHS Resource Newsletter serves as a simple and accessible platform for connecting staff with important information and supporting continuous learning and effective service delivery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"144\"><strong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"144\">1. Health Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"274\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bfvmcd\" data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"189\">Important health programmes and activities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i8sjwv\" data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"213\">New health guidelines<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"99um6a\" data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"248\">Disease prevention and awareness<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hcd4nc\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"274\">Health campaign updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"303\"><strong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"303\">2. ICT &amp; Digital Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"460\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zgcwk5\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"331\">ICT tips for office staff<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yv8j2h\" data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"363\">Digital Health System updates<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uy7m9m\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"389\">Cybersecurity awareness<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1npohns\" data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"426\">Safe use of office email and Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xiu025\" data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"460\">Useful AI tools for office work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"493\"><strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"493\">3. Administrative Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"613\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jic9a\" data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"527\">Important circulars and notices<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jni6bq\" data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"559\">New procedures and guidelines<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1urirgj\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"591\">Important forms and templates<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kvq20y\" data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"613\">Programme schedules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"637\"><strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"637\">4. Learning Corner<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"787\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1thakb1\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"656\">Monthly ICT tips<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jv796r\" data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"683\">Short training resources<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lc2rk6\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"704\">Keyboard shortcuts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13xrpj5\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"747\">Microsoft Office \/ Google Workspace tips<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16vditb\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"787\">Recommended online learning resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"816\"><strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"816\">5. Cybersecurity Corner<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"939\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nji05d\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"836\">Password security<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nm94bt\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"857\">Phishing awareness<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rr0csv\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"878\">Malware prevention<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17vn6ci\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"894\">Safe browsing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gsxptt\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"939\">Protecting confidential health information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"963\"><strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"963\">6. Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<li data-section-id=\"118yaqv\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"985\">Training programmes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ju16ks\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1008\">Awareness programmes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"awuqrm\" data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1019\">Meetings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1axb83d\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1038\">Health campaigns<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1660mjb\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1060\">Important deadlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1090\"><strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1090\">7. Resource of the Month<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><strong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\">Resource of the Month: Google Forms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1239\">Google Forms can be used to collect feedback, registrations, attendance, and survey responses efficiently.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1265\"><strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1265\">8. Important Notices<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1361\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"w62at\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1288\">Urgent announcements<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y8j5c\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1309\">System maintenance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12yblj2\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1333\">ICT equipment updates<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c0foys\" data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1361\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Office-wide notifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\"} -->\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43068a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43068a4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8cccee3\" data-id=\"8cccee3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RDHS Resource Newsletter is a regular information resource of the Regional Directorate of Health Services, designed to share important updates, useful resources, and current information with healthcare and administrative staff. 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