COLOMBO — The Board of Management of the Kollupitiya Jumma Mosque successfully carried out its second consecutive year free Medical Camp at Kollupitiya Mosque premises on Wednesday November 5.
It was held under the patronage of the Chairman of the Mosque Haji M.A.M. Zakwan.
More than 10 doctors and hospital staff were present and 800 residents of the Kollupitiya area benefited from the free medical camp.
During the day, patients visited the premises to check their eyes from the healthcare professionals.
In addition also tested patients’ general check up, optical eye care, pediatric Care, Nephrology ( Kidney ), blood pressure, dental Care, Physiotherapy Cardiac Care ( Heart) and subsequently provided medical advice as to how to lead a healthier life. An eye clinic was also held and spectacles were distributed free of charge for those who were in need of them. Gynaecology Awareness programmes were conducted by De Zoysa Hospital Gynaecologist Prof.M. Rishard and Dr. Manisha De Silva.
Speaking during the event, Chairman of the Mosque M.A.M. Zakwan said the event was made possible through the active partnership of doctors and hospital staff along with sponsors. He thanked Mosques staff and all the sponsors. Also he said in future they will organize many more such projects for the benefit of the people in the Kollupitiya neighbourhood..
The Mosque management presented mementos to the doctors and sponsors at this ceremony.
