Cataract surgery at Welikada Prison Hospital

In a proactive move towards ensuring the well-being of inmates of Prison Complex Welikada, the Prison Hospital Welikada conducted a successful health camp for cataract surgery for the third time on February23 at the Welikada Prison Hospital, a news release on the event said.

This initiative aimed at providing and improving the health and quality of life of inmates.

The surgeries were conducted by consultant eye surgeon, Dr. M.D.S. Gunathilaka and the medical team of the National Eye Hospital. This team also provides great service for conducting monthly eye clinics at the Prison Hospital.

This was on the initiative of the Medical Officer In Charge of Prison Hospital, Welikada Dr. Gayani Tiskumara, consultant eye surgeon and the medical staff of the hospital.

Lenses and other medical items were donated by Mr. V. Sarveshwaran , who is a well-known philanthropist.

The health camp was organized in collaboration with Commissioner General Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya, Director General Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena, and the Director National Eye Hospital Dr. A.R.M. Thowfeek.Inmate feedback regarding the health camp was overwhelmingly positive with many expressing their gratitude towards all medical and prison staff.