Slicna Nurses

🌍 World Obesity Day & International Women’s Day Commemoration Program 👩‍⚕️💙

In commemoration of World Obesity Day and International Women’s Day, an educational lecture series focusing on nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices was successfully conducted for 320 nursing students of Kalutara Nursing College. The program aimed to enhance awareness and provide essential knowledge on proper nutrition, obesity prevention, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which are essential for nurses as future healthcare professionals and health promoters.

📅 Date: 07th March 2026
📍 Venue: NIHS Auditorium, Kalutara

This valuable educational initiative was jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Intensive Care Nurses Association (SLICNA) and the Sri Lanka Nurses Association (SLNA).

The success of this workshop was made possible through the generous support and guidance of the Principal of Kalutara Nursing College, Mr. T. R. J. Thalagala, together with the dedicated academic and non-academic staff of the college, whose cooperation greatly contributed to the smooth conduct of the program.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Disna Kumari, highlighting the importance of nutrition and health awareness. The session on professional needs and responsibilities of nurses was conducted by Mr. W. A. Keerthirathna, President of the Sri Lanka Nurses Association and President of the Sri Lanka Nursing Council, adding significant value to the program.

During the program, the organizing committee also decided to initiate a continuous study program on nutrition to further strengthen the knowledge and awareness of nursing students regarding nutrition, obesity prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.

👏 SLICNA extends its sincere appreciation to all resource persons, the college administration, and the enthusiastic nursing students whose participation contributed to making this program a great success.