Expolanka helps provide clean water to school children
View(s):Expolanka Holdings, in a bid to help address the current Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) crisis in a meaningful manner, has stepped in to provide water purification solutions to four schools in the Anuradhapura district.
Over 3,000 school children in Vidyadarsha Maha Vidyalaya, Nochchiyagama, Rahula Maha Vidyalaya, Yaya, Rajanganaya, Karapittakada Vidyalaya, Karapittakada, Medawachchiya, Koongollawa Vidyalaya, Etawiragollawa, Medawachchiya will benefit from this endeavor, the company said.
“The North Central Province in Sri Lanka is facing a serious issue due to the high number of CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) cases coupled with the high mortality rate. This is a tragic situation that needs assistance from all corners of the Island. As a responsible business entity, we decided to contribute in our own way by providing access to clean water to several schools in the affected area,” said Paddy Weerasekera, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and CSR.
A World Health Organization (WHO) investigation revealed that 15.3 per cent of the people in the North Central region are affected by CKD. Lack of access to clean drinking water is believed to be a contributing factor to the prevalence of CKD in the area. WHO has recommended providing access to safe drinking water along with better health facilities and financial support to affected areas to decrease the risk of CKD.