Medicare 2010 a success

Medicare 2010, the National healthcare exhibition, was held at the BMICH from March 5 to 7. The chief guest of the event was Western Province Governor Alavi Moulana and the guests of honour were Petroleum Minister A.H.M.Fowzie, Health and Indigenous Medicine Minister - Western Province Jagath Angage, UNICEF Country Representative Phillipe Duamelle, Former Health Minister Siva Obeysekera and SAITM Chairman Dr. Neville Fernando.

At the Medicare 2010 exhibition

The Founder Secretary of the Private Health Services Regulatory Council, Western Province Health Department Head and Medicare 2010 Organizing Committee Chairman 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.

Western Province Governor Alavi Moulana requested the doctors to spend more time with patients at consultations.

UNICEF Country Representative Phillipe Dumelle said that Sri Lanka has done comparatively well in healthcare. He stressed the need for further improvements in child nutrition.

Western Province Health Minister 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 program 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 at the Medicare 2010 exhibition.