SLICNA - "අකුරට සවිය"
School Health and School Development Programme
Organized by the Sri Lanka Intensive Care Nurses Association (SLICNA)

Programme Overview:
“අකුරට සවිය” is a flagship initiative by the Sri Lanka Intensive Care Nurses Association (SLICNA), aimed at promoting health, hygiene, and overall well-being among school children while supporting holistic school development across Sri Lanka.

This programme integrates health promotion, early detection of common health issues, hygiene education, first aid training, mental health awareness, and basic nursing care knowledge for school staff and students. In parallel, the initiative focuses on empowering schools with resources, awareness campaigns, and infrastructure support.

Objectives:
Promote physical and mental health in school communities

Educate students and staff on proper hygiene and nutrition practices

Detect and refer basic health concerns early

Build awareness on non-communicable diseases prevention

Support underprivileged schools with essential health-related resources

Encourage youth involvement in health leadership

Target Audience:
School students (Primary & Secondary)

Teachers and academic staff

School health clubs

Parents and community members

Implemented by:
The Sri Lanka Intensive Care Nurses Association (SLICNA) in collaboration with local health authorities, school administrators, community stakeholders, and volunteer health professionals.

👉 "ආරෝග්‍ය පාසලක් – දක්ෂ ජාතියක්"