Sri Lanka Navy joins public awareness walk to mark World Obesity Day

In a move to promote public health and physical well-being, the Sri Lanka Navy participated in an awareness walk held on 07 Mar 26, at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, marking the World Obesity Day.

Organized by the Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Defence, the Sri Lanka Police, and the Sri Lanka College of Nutrition Physicians, the event was held under the inspiring theme “Healthy Weight – Wealthy Life.”

The walk saw a robust turnout from various professional medical bodies, including the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, uniting military and healthcare sectors in a common cause. The primary objective of the initiative was to educate the general public on the vital importance of maintaining a healthy body weight.