Health Education for a Healthier Future

We have conducted a health education awareness session at New Express Institute in Kilinochchi with the support of Poonagary MOH and PHI officers. Thank you Rotary Club of Chennai Sea view for your generous sponsorship.

At the Rotary Club of Chunnakam Heritage (Rotary District 3220, Sri Lanka & Maldives), promoting public healthcare, disease prevention, and community well-being remain core pillars of our humanitarian mission. Equipping students, young adults, and educators with accurate health information builds strong foundations for healthier lifestyles and reduces preventable illnesses across our communities.
Recently, our club successfully conducted an engaging and informative Health Education Awareness Session at the New Express Institute in Kilinochchi, organized with the vital technical support and guidance of the Poonakary Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and dedicated Public Health Inspector (PHI) officers.

Empowering Youth Through Preventive Health Awareness

Educational institutes serve as crucial platforms for public health interventions, providing an open environment to address common lifestyle and communicable health concerns. Led by qualified healthcare professionals, the session covered practical, high-impact topics:
  • Preventing Vector-Borne Diseases: Health officers guided participants on identifying potential mosquito breeding sites, understanding seasonal dengue transmission, and implementing strict source-reduction techniques around study spaces and residences.
  • Safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): The workshop reinforced standard hand hygiene practices, safe drinking water protocols, and sanitary habits essential to preventing waterborne and gastrointestinal infections.
  • Nutrition and Healthy Living Habits: Speakers highlighted balanced dietary choices, the dangers of excessive refined sugars and processed foods, and the importance of daily physical activity for long-term health.
  • Community Health Leadership: Students were motivated to act as health ambassadors, taking the preventive insights learned during the workshop back to their families and local neighborhoods.
The enthusiastic attendance, thoughtful questions, and dynamic interactions from the students and faculty at New Express Institute demonstrated the value of accessible health education for youth.

Sincere Gratitude to International and Healthcare Partners

Comprehensive community welfare initiatives rely on international goodwill, cross-border Rotary partnerships, and close coordination with local health authorities.
We extend our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude to the Rotary Club of Chennai Seaview for their generous international sponsorship and steadfast commitment to community health. Their valuable partnership provided the necessary resources to organize, coordinate, and execute this meaningful program.
We also express our sincere appreciation to the Poonakary MOH team and PHI officers for their dedication, technical expertise, and engaging presentations. Special thanks are also due to the management, instructors, and students of New Express Institute in Kilinochchi for their warm hospitality and active participation throughout the session.