Educational campaigns for promotong safe food choices, waste reduction, post-harvest value addition and skill development in hygienic food production and processing
ARAWWALA
Zone 2
Region 2
2025-11-14
Kohila Kotuwwa MOH Office
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, a special health program was successfully conducted on the morning of November 14th at the Kohila Kotuwwa MOH Office.
The program included awareness sessions conducted by Public Health Inspectors of the Maharagama Division, focusing on:
Adopting food safety standards when purchasing food
Understanding food codes and labels
Selecting healthy and safe foods for children
Avoiding foods containing artificial ingredients
Identifying nutritious and high-quality food products available in the market
In addition, the following services were provided to the community:
✅ Free medical consultations
✅ A valuable health awareness session
✅ A special awareness program on dengue prevention
A dedicated medical team consisting of four doctors, five Public Health Midwives, and two Public Health Inspectors provided their professional services during the event.
We were also honored by the participation of Regional President Lion Sarath Kumara, Cabinet Off