The 62nd World Congress of Medicina Alternativa was held in Sri Lanka a few days ago. Simultaneously, many special programs were organized by the staff of the Medicina Alternativa . A large number of Sri Lankans benefited from the series of programs that started on the 18th of November. Arrangements were made to hold many programs aimed at the general public free of charge. It was appreciated and praised by the general public and the international representatives who came to this country. Arrangements were made to hold a special medical clinic on that day. It is also special that free eye examination and spectacles have been distributed. A large number of people participated in the event and the related medical clinic was held at the premises of Sir Anton Jayasuriya Teaching Hospital established at No. 37, Beach Road, Mount Lavinia . Arrangements were also made to hold free clinics related to physical exercises and remedies on that day. People who attended the free seminar were informed about acupuncture and traditional medical techniques. Many questions raised by the people were answered there. People who attended the conference and medical clinics were very happy and relieved and anxious to get treatment on the same day. The President of the Medicina Altanativa University, Senior Professor Lakshman Madurasinghe, took the lead in all these activities. In the past, this university has provided close service to the people through relevant programs and Medicina Alternative is a global institution that works closely with the people and engages in a simultaneous mission of health friendliness and valuing nature. In 1962 The World Health Organization and UNICEF sponsored an International Conference in USSR at Alma Ata, at the University of Kazakhstan.
The opening ceremony of the World Conference of Medicina Alternativa University was held on 19th of at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall premises in Colombo with the participation of many special guests and representatives from home and abroad. The chief guest was Dr. Ricardo Saavedra, director of international affairs at Azteca University in North America.
The Convocation was held on 22nd at the BMICH main hall attended by over 1200 guests.
