Ceylinco Life ‘doctors’ for people in rural areas

Ceylinco Life's unique corporate social responsibility project 'Waidya Hamuwa' has conducted more than 25 free medical camps in many parts of the country in the first eight months of this year, taking medical expertise to people in remote villages and suburban towns, the company said recently.

More than 5000 people from all walks of life have been examined at these camps by the team of travelling doctors facilitated and funded by the country's leading life insurer.

This year's programme has covered the length and breadth of the country, with medical camps in towns such as Medawaachchiya and Anuradhapura in the North central Province, Kalmunai in the eastern province, Akuressa and Beliatta in the Deep South, Badulla and Bandarawela in the hill country, and Moneragala.

The medical camps, conducted at the premises of the company's branch offices or at public locations in these towns, are open to policyholders as well as the general public.

Participants undergo a structured examination at these camps and are provided with a medical report containing the doctor's findings and recommendations.

"As a life insurer, the health of the nation is a paramount concern to us," Ceylinco Life Chief Executive Director R. Renganathan explained. "This programme enables us to contribute towards building a healthier nation, while also providing our policyholders with a valuable benefit."

The medical checks cover the general condition of the person examined and also include checks on oral and dental condition, vision, hearing, the cardio vascular system, respiratory tract, abdomen, skin, joints and central nervous system. People in the towns where such camps are scheduled to be conducted are notified in advance, enabling them to make appointments. There is minimal waiting since the checks are by appointment. "We have found that in some instances, the Ceylinco Life Waidya Hamuwa has provided the first opportunity for some people to consult a doctor," Renganathan said.