Observing the World TB Day “Yes! We Can End TB’’
World TB Day is observed annually on March 24th to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and to promote efforts to eliminate this infectious disease. It commemorates the discovery of the bacteria causing TB by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882. This day serves as a reminder of the global health challenge posed by TB and the need for concerted action to control its spread and improve treatment outcomes.
The Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo organized Poster Competition and Public Awareness Programme related to the World TB Day under the theme of “Yes! We Can End TB” at National Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Borella on 25th March 2024. 60 students (BAMS and BUMS) prepared the posters under the given guidelines and 22 posters were received. Posters were displayed in OPD premises of National Ayurveda Teaching Hospital for the public awareness. The best posters were selected by the evaluation panel.
Details of the event:
Theme: “Yes We Can End TB”
Activity: Poster Competition
Date: 25th March 2024
Time: 9.30 am onwards
Venue: National Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Borella.
Theme Concept: Dr R.H.S.K. De Silva, Coordinator, CGU, FIM.
Event Coordinators:
- Dr. SPAS Nishan
- Dr. MMM Nifras
Evaluation Panel Members
- Prof. RDH Kulathunga
- Prof. SKMK Herapathdeniya
- Asso. Prof. SP Molligoda
- Dr KPKR Karunagoda
- Dr RHSK De Silva
- Dr AM Muthalib
List of Winners
| Place | Poster No | Name/s |
| 1st | 20 | MHF Sajna |
| 2nd | 12 | Isuru Dilshan Jayasekara |
| 2nd | 21 | RF Shabnam |
| ARF Sahtha | ||
| S Givarthiga | ||
| S Tharanya | ||
| K Thulakshana | ||
| F Farhath Nisha | ||
| B. Rajeswaran | ||
| 3rd | 11 | LHA Lahiru Dilshan Premachandra |
| 4th | 04 | YWGH Kethaki Kumarasinghe |
| KA Himashi Kaushika | ||
| HM Hashini Saumya Ekanayake | ||
| Jananjaya Keshawara | ||
| AM Thusharanga Malshan |
Acknowledgement
This event was successfully completed due to the guidance of the Dean of faculty, Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera, dedication and support of all participants including the Heads of the departments, members of the evaluation panel, CMO of the Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Borella, Coordinator and academic members of CGU-FIM, Event Coordinators, Students and Public.
