Medicare 2010, a success

Medicare 2010 was held at the BMICH from March 5 to 7. Western Province Governor Alavi Mowlana was the chief guest.

Chairman of the Medicare 2010 Organising Committee, Head of the Department of Health, Western Province, and the Founder Secretary of the Private Health Services Regulatory Council Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva said that Sri Lanka has advanced tremendously in healthcare and at present many latest medical technologies in treatment is available for Sri Lankans.

Top healthcare providers showcased various medical advances for the profession and the public. Dr. Harsha De Silva stressed that the importance of preventive care than rushing to a hospital when one become sick.

The Governor of the Western Province requested the Doctors to spend more time with patients at consultations.

UNICEF Country Representative Phillipe Duamelle said that Sri Lanka has done comparatively well in healthcare.

He also stressed the need for further improvements in Child nutrition.

Minister of Health, Western Province Jagath Angage stressed the need for a rapid development since the country has come out of terrorism which plagued Sri Lanka for the past 30 years.

A popular seminar programme was held by top medical specialists for the Profession as well as for the Public.

Many current health issues were discussed providing answers to common public questions.

All Medical Associations, Colleges, top hospitals, government regulatory bodies, medical laboratories, medical equipment suppliers and Pharmaceutical Companies participated for the Medicare 2010.

Official Hospital Partner for Medicare 2010 was Nawaloka Hospitals, while the Official Laboratory Partner was Asiri Hospital Laboratory.

The Official Caring and Curing Partner was Lanka Hospitals (formerly Apollo Hospitals) and the Official Pharmaceutical Partner was the State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) while Wickramarachchi Opticians took the reins as Official Sight and Hearing Partner.