Sri Lanka witnessed a public awareness walk in Colombo yesterday (02) afternoon to address the longstanding issue of scoliosis affecting children in the country, with the participation of many people.
Organised by Lanka E Doc in collaboration with the Apollo Hospitals Group of India, the initiative aimed to raise awareness about scoliosis and its management.
The walk, coordinated jointly by the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Health, commenced at 7 am from Independence Square to Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo, with the participation of students from numerous national schools in Colombo and Gampaha.
Due to the minimal knowledge among the elderly people about scoliosis, the ability to save children from the disease has been restricted, and awareness among the adults, therefore, has become a priority, Dr. Niluka Welikala, President of Serandi and Lanka E Doc emphasised.
Following the walk, a complimentary medical clinic was held at Vihara Maha Devi Park until 2 pm, featuring specialist doctors from both India and Sri Lanka.
Distinguished individuals including Most Venerable (Dr.) Panwila Ananda Thero, Head of Attanagalla Rajamaha Temple, Venerable Thiniyawala Palitha Thero, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksha PC, Transport State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Jitu Jose, Vice President of the International Division of Apollo Hospitals Group of India, Sajan K Hegde, Chief of Surgery, and Dr. Appai Krishnan, Spine Surgeon, alongside Dr. Vignesh and other specialists from both countries, attended the walk and the subsequent clinic.
(LNW)
