3rd March 2023 – St.Bridget’s Convent
An awareness program for school students was organized at St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo. More than 200 advanced levels students paricipated for the programrne.The students participated enthusiastically and asked their personal questions during the Q&A session to gain knowledge and advice.
Session 01- HIV & AIDS awareness by Dr.Sujatha Samarakoon
Session 02 – STDs,Wellbeing , Mental health & Menstrual Hygiene by Dr.Geethani Samaraweera, Consultant Venerogisits NSACP
The event was successfully organized by Mrs.Sharmini Mendis.
7th March 2023 -Egodawaththa
Raising community awareness on STDs/HIV and Wellbeing
An awareness session on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, breast cancer, mental health was conducted at Boralasgamuwa MOH area for a small group of selected women.
Session 01 – HIV & AIDS awareness , breast cancer,by Dr.Sujatha ‘Samarakoon
Session 02 – STD, Mental health & Stigma and discrimination ,Building up healthy family relationships, Advantages of developing good communication skills — Dr.Ranjith Batuwanthudawe, Director Family Health Bureau.
Boralasgamuwa MOH officer, PHI and Midwives of Boralasgamuwa MOH area also participated in this program.
8th March 2023 – Asiri Central Hospital
Raising health care sector awareness on STDs/HIV and Well-being
An awareness programme on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases was held at Asiri central hospital for their staff.
Session 01 – HIV & AIDS awareness by Dr.Sujatha Samarakoon
Session 02 – STD, Mental health & Stigma and discrimination ,Building up healthy family relationships, Advantages of developing good communication skills — Dr.Ranjith Batuwanthudawe, Director Family Health Bureau.
More than 200 hospital staff participated for the programme.
