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Second Scientific Session
The Second Scientific Session of the Association was held for improving the knowledge of Veterinarians who are actively participating in the national programme. This was held on 25th July, 2010 at the History Restaurant, Kandy. Dr. Niranjala de Silva (Senior Lecturer, Veterinary Faculty, University of Peradeniya) conducted the discussion on Advantages and Disadvantages of different [...]
Sterilization Programme at Open Prison Camp – Pallekale
Sterilized 43 dogs (38 females & 5 males) and vaccinated 87 dogs at Open Prison Camp – Pallekale on 24th July, 2010 for the third consecutive year. Dr. Udaya Wijewardhana conducted the programme. Kundasale MOH Dr. Chandra Jayantha visited for observation.
Reviewing Kurunegala District Programme
Quarterly Review Meeting of the Dog Sterilization Programme was held on 22nd July, 2010 at the Kurunegala District Rabies Unit Office.
A Scholarship for Children
Mr. W. A. A. Gunathilake was a driver attached to the Kurunegala District Rabies Unit. He passed away last month due to a renal failure at the age of 41. Our Association took the responsibility of the education of his two little daughters, and a scholarship was awarded to them. Dr. Laxman Edirisinghe (Director – [...]
Minister visits to observe the ongoing programme
Sabaragamuwa Provincial Health Minister, Mr. Bhanu Munipriya visited to observe the ongoing programme at Mudduwa playground at Ratnapura Municipal Area with other health officials on 21st July, 2010. Dr. Kapila Kannangara (Provincial Director of Health), Dr. Panditharathna (Regional Epidemiologist) were also present. Dr. Ranil Kumarathissa organized the programme.
“Sabaragamuwa Leading in Eradication of Rabies” -Provincial Health Minister
“Mass reduction in using post exposure vaccines for humans has saved 25% from the annual budget in 2010. Proper planning and implementation of the rabies eradication programme in sabaragamuwa province is the main reason for this massive saving.” Provincial Health Minister Bhanu Munipriya said at the media conference which was held at the provincial council [...]
Illegal Veterinary Practice should be stopped
We have had many reports about unqualified individuals carrying out treatments and surgeries for animals illegally in Sri Lanka. This practice has caused many complications and deaths in animals. It is also reported that some are trying to legalize this practice. We handed over a letter regarding this issue to the Registrar of the Sri [...]
Rabies Awareness Seminar for Local Government Officials
As another step of establishing a proper Rabies Awareness Programme, we organized a seminar for Local Government Officials (Grama Niladhari and Samurdhi Officials) who belong to Kundasale Divisional Secretariat Office on 16th July, 2010. Assistant Divisional Secretary Mrs. W. S. P. Wickramaarachchi presided at the meeting. The seminar was conducted by Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara.
We need your guidance to eradicate rabies – A request to the Veterinary Council
There are a number of difficulties in the implementation of National Dog Sterilization Programme which is becoming a big issue day by day. Incomplete tender procedures, very low price for surgeries, unending discussions about minimum sterility and quality of surgeries, unwanted competition among veterinary groups, unnecessary involvement of a few animal welfare organizations are driving [...]
Sterilization and Teatment Camp – Kundasale
A Sterilization and Treatment Camp, the first step of making Kundasale MOH a rabies-free zone was held on 12th July, 2010 at Aluthwaththa, Kundasale. 61 dogs were sterilized. They were treated for bad skin conditions and were also vaccinated for rabies. 41 dogs out of the total were caught roaming in the waste dump. Surgery [...]
