Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists in collaboration with the Galle Medical Association celebrated the WOD 2024 on October 22nd with two educational programs focusing on allied health personnel and doctors. APCO Executive member Prof Sarath Lekamwasam, Chair Professor at the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Galle, Sri Lanka was invited to deliver opening lectures in both programs highlighting the need for a country-specific management protocol.
Nearly 50 people from diverse allied health fields participated in the first program which addressed non-pharmacologic interventions. The second program which was dedicated to clinical care was attended by nearly 75 doctors. The initial feedback from the participants was positive and its success indicated a demand for such events in the future.
