COLOMBO, 9 April, 2021 (TON): While speaking at an inaugural ceremony, the President of Sri Lanka assured to build a good national health system that would benefit all equally.

He made the call while speaking as the Chief Guest at the inaugural day of the 43rd Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine held in Kandy on Wednesday.  

Central Province Governor Lalith U. Gamage, State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana, Mayor of Kandy Kesara Senanayake, President of the Kandy Chamber of Commerce President of KSM Dr. Dushantha Madegedara and members of the Association were also present.

Ensuring a healthy nation in line with the “Vision of Prosperity” policy statement is the main objective of the government.

The President said that during his visits to villages in 17 districts for the “Discussion with the Village” program, he was able to experience first-hand the various problems faced by the rural and estate community.

There is a need for a broader health community of doctors and other healthcare professionals to work with the government to identify and address long-term problems, emphasized by the President.

However, the Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine (KSM) will conclude today