Baraka supports continuous medical education
Leading herbal healthcare brand Baraka, in its quest to improve the quality of human life, held a pharmacy education programme enhancing the knowledge of pharmacy personal of the Kurunegala and suburb pharmacies and ayurveda outlets.
The programme focused to discuss new trends in healthcare and the important role of the pharmacies as care giving personal and how they could add value in healthcare management.
A good presence of over 90 pharmacy personnel attended the event. The keynote speaker Dr. S.K.R Muthugale, Consultant Ayurveda Govt. Hospital Kurunegala, in his address emphasised the important role pharmacies play in dispensing and advising patients. With the growing incidence of noncommunicable diseases today understanding the relationship of lifestyle and treatment and enhancing one’s knowledge in this area would supplement the role of the pharmacists. Dr. Muthugale further elaborated on the topics, ayurvedic quality control and new innovations in ayurveda. Baraka Research and Development Officer Dr. Samanthi Jayarathna, in her address briefed the delegates on the various quality certifications received for Baraka and their importance in ensuring product standards. Baraka being exported to many countries around the world are required to meet international standards for quality and safety. The process of its modern state of the art factory in Ratmalana, producing herbal supplements, registered with the Department of Ayurveda, was also highlighted. The delegates were presented with certificates of participation, with their queries being clarified during the Q&A session. The delegates were very thankful for having had the opportunity to attend such an event and for the new learnings gathered. The programme will be extended to other regional areas as well in relation to their theme Baraka supports continuous medical education.