To coincide with the ongoing Ranaviru commemorative month, the Carlton Siriliya Saviya project offered its expertise medical assistance for the benefit of woman soldiers and wives of soldiers by conducting a ‘Well-Women Clinic’ (Suva Nari Sayanaya) at Narahenpita Military Hospital premises on Friday (3).
First Lady Mrs Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the pioneer behind the Siriliya Saviya concept graced the inaugural ceremony of the medical clinic on an invitation extended by Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB).
The medical clinic, headed by Consultant VOG Dr Hemantha Dodampahala, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine at University of Colombo, had a participation of about 100 attendees, including many wives of soldiers and tri-service personnel.
The Chief Guest, Mrs Rajapaksa on arrival at the premises was warmly received by Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President, SVAB after offering her a bouquet of flowers. Consultant physician Dr Colonel D.T.N. Munasinghe, Chairperson, Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps Seva Vanitha unit delivered the welcome note during the inaugural session.
After the consultant physician, Dr Lieutenant Colonel Jagath Lal Wickremaarachchi encapsulated the objective behind the day’s arrangement, the Chief Guest distributed gift parcels among all those who were attending the clinic. In the company of Mrs Jayasuriya, she also took time off to visit the Ward 16 in the complex where babies are born, and did not forget to share a couple of thoughts with ladies awaiting delivery.
Major General Sanjeewa Munasinghe, Medical Advisor, Brigadier K.P. Sumanapala, Director Army Medical Services, Mrs Rani Jayatillake, Secretary SVAB, senior SVAB members, chairpersons in SLAMC Seva Vanitha units and a large gathering graced the opening ceremony.
The clinic is one segment of the projects, being spearheaded by Siriliya Saviya organization across the country and Friday’s one symbolized their appreciation towards roles being played by woman soldiers and house-confined wives of soldiers.
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