Panadol supports Sri Lanka medical library

Panadol, a brand of paracetamol marketed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare - Sri Lanka, recently extended icts partnership with the Sri Lanka Medical Library.

Panadol has been the sole private sponsor of the Library for over ten years since 1998.

Managing Director of GSK Consumer Healthcare Sachi Thomas (left), exchanging the MoU with President of Sri Lanka Medical Library, Prof. W S E Perera.

The Sri Lanka Medical Library, is the oldest such establishment in South East Asia and dates back to 1844. Today, with a membership roster in excess of 2800, the library caters exclusively to qualified medical practitioners and is located in Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7.

The Sri Lanka Medical Library possesses an enviable collection of over 6000 titles in addition to some 50 local and international, medical journals.

A testament to the longevity of the library is visible, as it has the very first volumes of both the prestigious Lancet and BMJ medical journals. Managing Director of GSK Consumer Healthcare Sri Lanka Sachi Thomas, said; Since 1998, Panadol has been a pillar of strength to the establishment that acts as a resource for all medical professionals in the country.

Panadol is very proud that with our support, the Sri Lanka Medical Library will be empowered to continue its activities so that future generations may benefit from its shelves.

The renewed partnership between Panadol and the Sri Lanka Medical Library will see the extension of a catalogue computerization project, the inclusion of internet facilities and critical infrastructure improvements such as modern wall panelling and improving the exterior said, President of Sri Lanka Medical Library Prof. W. S. E. Perera. The Sri Lanka Medical Library and the Sri Lankan medical profession is indeed indebted to Panadol for the continues support.

With the help and support of Panadol, the Library will be able to continue its mission of critical infrastructure development and help us better position ourselves to serve the needs of the medical community.

The Library, in addition to its permanent collection, has an extensive reference library supported by audio visual material, and photocopy facilities.

Throughout its 40 plus year history in Sri Lanka, Panadol has worked closely with the medical fraternity to further the cause of continuous professional development.

Panadol has helped to sponsor clinical meetings. During these fora up to date medical information is disseminated amongst medical practitioners.

Panadol also sponsors medical newsletters as part of the brand's initiative in helping the dissemination of healthcare related information among health care professionals.

Panadol also works extensively with its extension education teams to go into rural areas and works with the Ministry of Health, public health inspectors and midwives to disseminate information and assist them in their task of improving overall standards of healthcare in Sri Lanka.

In addition, Panadol undertakes initiatives to work with health care professionals to foster greater public awareness and education, Panadol's contribution to the cause of dengue eradication in Sri Lanka is a recent example