An Indo Sri Lanka Rotary Approach
For World Asthma Day
For World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day to be celebrated with Rotary Club of Colombo Central jointly with
Rotary Club of Wattala and Rotary Club of Madras North West in Sri Lanka
Chest Diseases Screening at Walisara Chest Hospital on the May 28th, 2006 Morning
Seminar on May 28th, 2006 at 5.30 pm at Apollo Hospital Colombo
with Respiratory Research Foundation of India
Rotary Club of Wattala and Rotary Club of Madras North West in Sri Lanka
Chest Diseases Screening at Walisara Chest Hospital on the May 28th, 2006 Morning
Seminar on May 28th, 2006 at 5.30 pm at Apollo Hospital Colombo
with Respiratory Research Foundation of India
World Asthma Day
World asthma is celebrated to create awareness on the disease that can be eminently treated. There are lots of conceptions and myths surround this disease. Many people believe that can asthma can be treated in allopathy and that only alternative medicine can cure it.
Through this world asthma day awareness programme we try to make the people understand that
- Asthma is an inflammatory disease
- All the terms like eosinophilia, bronchitis, allergy are but synonyms of asthma, These terms are used only because there are reservations in accepting the disgnosis of asthma. This is especially true in asthma.
- Asthma is caused by allergens which can be inhaled and ingested.
- Pollution is one of the main reason why asthma is on the increase.
- Inhalers are the best means of treating asthma. Many people have a disbelief that inhalers are addiction forming and not good health for health and bad for heart. This is one aspect which highlighted.
- Among the inhalers steroid inhalers are the best and one has to take these inhalers on a regular basis to keep oneself free from attacks.
- Asthma is a disease that can only be controlled and not cured.
Dear friends in Rotary,
The tentative programme for the 28th May planned in consutation with the Rotary Club of Colombo Central and the discussions we had with the Government Hospital authorities at Welisera is given below .
Sugessions and improvements welcome
Pat Fernando,
Dir International ,
RC Wattala
Theme for the Event
World Asthma Day & Rotary "We Care"
The Objective of the Project
To create an awareness campaigns on respiratory diseases like asthma, TB, cancer and COPD and other smoking related disorders. Respiratory diseases are on the increase and the estimates of WHO state that they are going to occupy 3rd or 4th positions in the disease list. The main Aim of the Rotary in both Districts 3230 and 3220 is to spread the message that TB is curable, asthma is controllable, smoking is avoidable and cancer is treatable if detected early.
28 May Morning - Clinical Screening Event
At the Government Hospital in Welisara Sri Lanka
Rotary will conduct a chest diseases screening of 25 to 50 Patients on the 28 May morning.
Interview & have an Q&A Session on the Dos and Dont's on asthma.
Four Doctors from the Welisara Hospital will lead the team with Dr. R.Narasimhan.
The four Doctors of Welisara would be Headed by Dr Upali Munasinghe - Chest Physician together with Dr Bandu M Gunasena, Dr W Senaviratne and Dr Mahinda Rajapaksha.
28 May Evening Seminar
Theme For the Seminar
"Optimizing the management of respiratory diseases – An Indo Sri Lanka Rotary approach"
at Apollo Hospital Colombo - Auditorium
Open to all members of Rotary District 3220 and Visiting Delegation from District 3230
Medical Professionals, Media Personals, as a intercity meeting. 300 invitations to be sent.
Free participation as Apollo Hospital Colombo provided the Auditorium and other facilities to Rotary ,understanding the importance of the Project
Program for the seminar
National Anthem of Sri Lanka and India
Introduction of World Asthma day By Dr. R. Narasimhan.
Welcome Speech by
Rtn Alloy Herft President of Rotary Club of Wattala
Rtn Merrrick Peiris President of Rotary Club of Colombo Central
Address by Minister of Health in Sri Lanka or his representative and /or DG Dist 3220
Address by Dr Upali Munasinghe or his representative.
Address by Dr Rana Metha Vice President or his representative of Apollo Hospital Colombo.
Discussion and Multimedia presentation
Vote of thanks by Prof Fazli Nizar ,Rotary Club Of Colombo Central
The tentative programme for the 28th May planned in consutation with the Rotary Club of Colombo Central and the discussions we had with the Government Hospital authorities at Welisera is given below .
Sugessions and improvements welcome
Pat Fernando,
Dir International ,
RC Wattala
Theme for the Event
World Asthma Day & Rotary "We Care"
The Objective of the Project
To create an awareness campaigns on respiratory diseases like asthma, TB, cancer and COPD and other smoking related disorders. Respiratory diseases are on the increase and the estimates of WHO state that they are going to occupy 3rd or 4th positions in the disease list. The main Aim of the Rotary in both Districts 3230 and 3220 is to spread the message that TB is curable, asthma is controllable, smoking is avoidable and cancer is treatable if detected early.
28 May Morning - Clinical Screening Event
At the Government Hospital in Welisara Sri Lanka
Rotary will conduct a chest diseases screening of 25 to 50 Patients on the 28 May morning.
Interview & have an Q&A Session on the Dos and Dont's on asthma.
Four Doctors from the Welisara Hospital will lead the team with Dr. R.Narasimhan.
The four Doctors of Welisara would be Headed by Dr Upali Munasinghe - Chest Physician together with Dr Bandu M Gunasena, Dr W Senaviratne and Dr Mahinda Rajapaksha.
28 May Evening Seminar
Theme For the Seminar
"Optimizing the management of respiratory diseases – An Indo Sri Lanka Rotary approach"
at Apollo Hospital Colombo - Auditorium
Open to all members of Rotary District 3220 and Visiting Delegation from District 3230
Medical Professionals, Media Personals, as a intercity meeting. 300 invitations to be sent.
Free participation as Apollo Hospital Colombo provided the Auditorium and other facilities to Rotary ,understanding the importance of the Project
Program for the seminar
National Anthem of Sri Lanka and India
Introduction of World Asthma day By Dr. R. Narasimhan.
Welcome Speech by
Rtn Alloy Herft President of Rotary Club of Wattala
Rtn Merrrick Peiris President of Rotary Club of Colombo Central
Address by Minister of Health in Sri Lanka or his representative and /or DG Dist 3220
Address by Dr Upali Munasinghe or his representative.
Address by Dr Rana Metha Vice President or his representative of Apollo Hospital Colombo.
Discussion and Multimedia presentation
Vote of thanks by Prof Fazli Nizar ,Rotary Club Of Colombo Central