Shad Asiriya programme:

Need for proper immunization programme

Priyanka KURUGALA

The time has come to launch a proper immunization programme islandwide. People need to use food devoid of substances injurious to health for this project to be a success, Indigenous Medicine Minister Salinda Dissanayake said.

He was addressing the Shad Asiriya programme at the Kaduwela Provincial Secretarial yesterday.

The Shad Asiriya programme was organized with the collaboration of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Corperation and the Western Provincial Ayurvedic Department.

People at present, use food which is mixed with poisonous substances, he said.

"On the other hand, the fast food culture leads us towards an unhealthy life. To eliminate these harmful practices, people have to concentrate on consuming food reaped from farming land," he added.

Steps also need to be taken to give life to the earth. If the people dedicate themselves to resurrect their agricultural heritage, which is gradually dying, they will be able to enjoy healthy food, he said.

The ceremony was held under the patronage of Indigenous Medicine Minister Salinda Dissanayake. Western Province Indigenous Medicine Minister Jagath Angage, Sri Lanka Ayurvedi Corperation Chairman Somaweera Chandrasiri and Western Province Ayurvedic Commissioner Nimal Karunatilake also participated.