RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO – The National Institute for Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation (NINDT) organized a number of events in lieu of World Kidney Day falling on 13th of March. On Sunday March 9th the Institution successfully organized a Kidney Health Awareness Walk. This awareness walk served as a demonstration of support for kidney health.
It engages the community, encourages healthy lifestyles, and spreads awareness about kidney.
Disease and its prevention. This event aligns perfectly with the mission of World Kidney Day to raise awareness and promote better kidney health. More than 200 participants took part in the walk while the majority were Health staff from NINDT. The walk centered around the Hospital in Maligawatta ending with a congregation at the Pradeepa Hall – Maligawatta. There was a small drama presented by staff members at the gathering reflecting the importance of kidney donation.
Deputy Director Dr. Charles Nugawela, NINDT World Kidney Day Organizing Committee Co-Chairpersons Dr. Anupama De Silva (Consultant Nephrologist) and Dr. Malaka Amarasinghe (Consultant Vascular and Transplant Surgeon) and Organizing Committee Secretary Dr. Rajeev Menon Gengatharan – Medical Officer Anesthesia and Intensive Care also present.
