An awareness programme was conducted as part of the Jaffna District Ayurveda Conservation Council in alignment with the National Ayurveda Conservation Council Empowerment Programme. This initiative aims to preserve traditional medicine and enhance the livelihoods of Traditional Medicine Practitioners. The programme took place on February 13–14, 2025, at the Jaffna Atchuveli Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Unit and the Atchuveli Herbal Garden premises, followed by another session on February 15, 2025, at the Mannar Town Divisional Secretariat, with the active participation of hereditary medicine practitioners.
The Seventh Meeting of the BIMSTEC Task Force on Traditional Medicine (Seventh BTFTM) was held on 26–27 November 2025 at the Pegasus Reef Hotel in Wattala. Hon. Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, Deputy Minister of Health, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Representatives from the BIMSTEC Secretariat, the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Republic of India, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Nepal, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and the Kingdom of Thailand, as well as officials from the Ministry of Health and Mass Media and the Department of Ayurveda, participated in the meeting.
Additionally, a discussion was held with institutional heads at the Kilinochchi Kalmadunagara Herbal Garden, focusing on the effective cultivation of medicinal plants required for local medicine production in the Northern Province. Another discussion was held at the Provincial Ministry of Health of the Northern Province, exploring ways to expand shared care services to the public and promote a healthier society. Future plans were also discusseded, with the participation of key officials, including the Provincial Health Secretary, Provincial Director of Health Services, and Director (Development) of the Indigenous Medicine Section.
