Awareness session on prevention and management of Diabetes: World Diabetes day
Jayavilal Meegoda
GLOBAL CAUSES
Conducting a programme on Diabetes
POLGASOWITA
Zone 2
Region 4
2025-11-16
Sri Sudarmaramaya Temple, Ambalangoda
A Diabetes Awareness Programme was successfully conducted to commemorate World Diabetes Day, focusing on Lions International’s global cause of diabetes prevention and care. The session was held for the members of the Ambalangoda Elders Society at Sri Sudarmaramaya temple, with the participation of the Chief Priest, society officers, and Lions club leaders.
The keynote educational session was delivered by Dr. Jithmal Meegoda, Registrar at the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, who explained the causes, early symptoms, risk factors, and long-term implications of diabetes. Practical guidance on lifestyle modifications, healthy diets, and preventive habits were highlighted in an interactive manner.
This meaningful health project was jointly organized by the Lions Club of Colombo Kotahena East (306 D3) and the Lions Club of Polgasowita (306 D2). Lions Club Presidents Lion Ramar Kannadasan and Lion Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda, along with club officers and members, actively participated.
70
30 hour(s)
Jayavilal Meegoda
2025-11-29 10:32:06
2025-11-29 10:32:06
25, 000.00 LKR
Active
Approved