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The Obesity walk, held on 2nd March, 2025, as part of the World
Obesity Day 2025 initiatives, was organized by Sri Lanka College of Nutrition
Physicians (SLCNP) in collaboration with Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition
Association (SLMNA), the Ministry of Health, and the Sri Lanka Medical Association
(SLMA). The event was a great success, with the enthusiastic participation of
nutrition doctors, nurses, tri-Forces, and the police. Presidents and secretaries
of other colleges, nutritionists, banks, and members of the corporate sector
also took part, further enriching the event.
This milestone advocacy initiative was further
strengthened by the presence of two cabinet ministers, the Honorable Health
Minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena, highlighting
the national importance of obesity management. The Secretary to the Ministry of
Health, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe (DDG/NCD), DDG/PHS II
(Acting), and many officials from the Ministry of Health also participated,
further emphasizing the significance of the event.
Attendees also enjoyed refreshments featuring
healthy snacks provided by YouPAH (Young Professionals' Alliance for Health),
promoting the event's message of proper nutrition.
The event once again demonstrated our leadership
and capabilities in guiding the nation in clinical nutrition and obesity care.
