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Launching of website of ‘Mahajana Suwa-Dhana’ by Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, National Chamber President Sujeeve Samaraweera (right) and Ceylon College of Physicians Dr. Priyankara Jayawardene (left)
‘Mahajana Suwa-Dhana’ International Healthcare Exhibition 2017 was launched on 22 February at Hilton Residences Hotel. The exhibition is organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka and Ceylon College of Physicians with the support of the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Ceylon College of Physicians, one of the oldest medical institutions in the country, consisting of leading professionals and luminaries of the medical sector.
The event was graced by Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne as Chief Guest and by professionals from the medical sector, physicians, heads of government departments, ministry officials, representatives of medical institutions, print and electronic media personnel and other distinguished guests.
The three-day exhibition is scheduled to be held from 14 to 16 July at BMICH, and will depict the expertise and latest healthcare facilities available in the country and provide an opportunity for stake holders in the healthcare industry to interact with healthcare professionals and industry personnel as well as local and foreign visitors in promoting their products and services.
There also will be a Medical Symposium to educate the general public on non-communicable diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Stroke, Ischemic heart disease, Chronic kidney diseases, dengue, STD, etc.
Exhibitors would be Hospitals and Clinics, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Nutrition, Medical Equipment, Appliances and Consumables, Health and IT, Health and Transport, Health and Housing, Health and Social Services, Sports, Physiotherapy and Beauty Care, After Care, Leisure and Medical Tourism, etc.