Take Ayurveda to the world - minister

Ridma DISSANAYAKE

"The time has come to take the indigenous medicine (Ayurveda) practice to the world. This should be done through appropriate standardization certification by documenting the teachings, information and details relating to local plants and herbs to be passed on to future generations for the use of Ayurveda doctors and local indigenous medicine practitioners, Indigenous Medicine Minister Salinda Dissanayake said.

The minister was addressing the inauguration ceremony of the "Suva Divi Sariya" health camp held at the Kurunegala District Secretariat Office premises, recently.

Indigenous Medicine Minister Salinda Dissanayake getting his pressure checked at the Suva Divi Sariya health camp at the Kurunegala District Secretariat Office premises, recently.

The "Suva Divi Sariya" health camp series organized by the Indigenous Medicine Ministry under the Directions of Minister Dissanayake and full sponsorship has provided by the FKC I Asia (Pvt) Ltd. Minister Dissanayake organized this health camp programme to develop the knowledge of Ayurvedic practioners on the latest findings and technologies regarding natural herbs, nutritious foods and food supplements.

The minister acknowledged and praised FKC Company for coming forward to sponsor this programme and join hands with the ministry to uplift the status of the "Ayurvedic" industry and make it more popular in the world.

The FKC Company was also promoting the concept of consuming natural food supplements for preventive health with the motto "Bring better health to planet earth", it is considered as a great opportunity to be involved in this national initiative of assisting to uplift the status of the indigenous medicine industry. Over 350 persons visited the "Suva Divi Sariya" health camp and got free consultations and medical services,such as, blood sugar checkups, analysis of blood pressure, analysis of body compositions and eye checks from qualified medical experts. FKC Health Cards were presented to participants.The FKC Company also organized a lecture on the subject -The importance of food supplements for optimum health from 17 Ayurveda doctors nominated by the Indigenous Medicine Ministry, during the health camp. During the workshop, the company also introduced the importance of standardized certification, such as, GMP certifications from regulatory bodies and institutions to boost the Ayurveda sector.

The doctors interactively participated and clarified many areas of the latest findings of the herbs, plants and seeds that have natural ingredients.

Since the project has created a significant impact of the presence of FKC company's services and contribution to the improvement of public health in society, the company plans to collaborate further with the Indigenous Medicine Ministry to organize more isladwide health camps as part of the FKC public services and cooperate social responsibility projects to society.

The second "Suva Divi Sariya" health camp will be conducted at the Galle Divisional Secretariat on August 29.