The Health Promotion Bureau of the Ministry of Health has issued several health guidelines to crowds attending the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ exposition.
Accordingly, the Bureau has urged pilgrims to do the following:
- Drink water frequently to avoid dehydration and avoid sugary drinks.
- Consume cooked food brought from home soon as possible. Avoid consumption if it feels spoiled.
- If you are a person who takes daily medications (for illnesses such as epilepsy, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.), take them on time.
- Keep extra medication at hand to last for a few more days.
- If you are suffering from a long-term illness, keep a photocopy of your diagnosis or clinic card with you.
- Keep your phone number attached into your child’s pocket or clothing.
- When in queues, stay calm. A disturbance by a single person could result in a stampede. Let’s avoid accidents.
- Take only essentials with you and help reduce waste. Put trash in designated bins whenever possible. Be responsible.
- If a health issue occurs, seek immediate assistance from officials stationed along the routes or from established health centers.
- Avoid train accidents when on trains and on train platforms. Avoid hanging from windows or carriages.
- Drive your vehicle carefully and within designated speed limits. Drive responsibly to avoid road accidents.
- Carry a small bar of soap or hand sanitizer to maintain your personal hygiene.
- Use mosquito repellents (such as Citronella oil).
Today is the 05th consecutive day of the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ with the exposition to be held from 11.00am – 5.30pm.
