First survey on terminally ill

Nadira GUNATILLEKE

For the first time in Sri Lankan history, a full survey will be carried out on all bed ridden persons, suffering from life long illnesses and those permanently disabled persons who need assistance. The survey is to be conducted on October 6th under the National Health Week, a Health Ministry spokesman said.

According to the spokesman the survey will be conducted with the assistance of the Public Administration, Local Government and Provincial Councils Ministry. The main objective of this survey is providing assistance to needy persons. There are many persons who are suffering from various terminal illnesses and living without any assistance from any institution.

The first day of the National Health Week has been allocated for all members of Parliament to inspect state hospitals in their respective electorates and prepare a list of their requirements. Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena will look into the lists personally and provide the requirements according to the priority list.

The main intention of the programme is building a close relationship with hospital authorities, the political leadership, hospital development committees and Workers Advisory Councils. Mosquito control activities will take place during all seven days of the National Health Week, he added.