Abans and LG raise awareness of chronic kidney disease in Anuradhapura

Due to the increased prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease ( CKD) in Sri Lanka’s northern province, access to pure drinking water is of paramount concern to individuals living within that region. Chronic Kidney Disease, a condition which results in the progressive loss of kidney function over the long-term, has been commonly associated with the consumption of water containing foreign impurities, namely heavy metals, arsenic, pesticides, bacteria, viruses, and many others. Anuradhapura and other municipalities in the north has undergone a steady rise in Chronic Kidney Disease cases throughout the past few years, making this issue especially pertinent to those communities.

This is why Abans and LG conducted a special Chronic Kidney Disease awareness programme in December at Vehera Bandi Kutiya Raja Maha Viharaya, a local temple, in Anuradhapura. The event reflects Abans’ ardent efforts towards raising our populace’s cognizance of the importance of drinking safe healthy water.

The event involved the set-up of a blood check- up lab where over 400 people received free blood tests for CKD. The blood tests were performed by Dr. Chathura Senaratne and his team from Army Hospital Anuradhapura, who also delivered a seminar on the causes and prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease.

Plus, individuals were able to bring over samples of their drinking water to a free mobile station and get them checked to determine whether these meet the safety standards for consumption.

Six LG Water Purifiers were donated to selected low-income families residing within that community, whilst one water purifier was presented to the temple where the occasion took place.

Mr. Jae Gwang, Manager, LG Electronics Korea and Mr. Buddhika Dharmawardena, Deputy Director, Abans PLC, were in attendance at this noteworthy event as well.

Recently introduced by LG, the LG True Water Purifier serves as the perfect solution to the issues centered around drinking impure water. Outfitted with high- performance and progressive features, the LG True Water Purifier helps to purify water, eliminate all forms of foreign impurities and inhibit the chances of secondary contamination.

The most predominant function of the water purifier is the True RO Filtration system. Being powerful enough to extract impurities that are over 0.0001μmin size, RO filtration erad- icates contaminants such as arsenic, lead, calcium, sand and mud particles, pesticides, bacteria and more.

The purity and freshness of the water is further ensured with the Dual Protection Stainless Steel Tank. Featuring an airtight sealing cover, this tank protects your stored purified water from secondary contamination by insects and airborne pollutants. The stainless steel tank inhibits bacterial growth and reduces the biofilm cultivation up to 90% more than a conventional plastic tank, resulting in hygienically preserved drinking water that stays healthy for longer.

Additionally, the unique EverFresh UV Cycle conserves and maintains the freshness of your drinking water through regular circulation and sterilization. This function uses a highly durable, long-lasting UVA LED Lamp to sterilize the water, and eliminate bacteria and viral regrowth. The UV Sterilizing Indicator encased within a stylish LED display also provides an inkling of specific stages of the EverFresh UV Cycle, and lets you know when it is safe to drink your stored water again.

If you require any information regarding an LG True Water Purifier, and how it can protect you and your family against water- borne diseases, please contact Diroy at 077 1502 142.