NeuroCare Community Outreach – Colombo 2024

Date: 14 June 2024
Venue: District General Hospital, Colombo
Description:
A community-centered outreach program focused on improving public awareness of epilepsy, stroke, and early neurological warning signs. NeuRONet volunteers and neurologists collaborated to provide free screenings, patient counselling, and educational demonstrations.

Key Highlights:

• Free neurological check-ups for over 450 participants
• Live demonstrations on seizure first-aid and stroke recognition (“FAST”)
• Interactive Q&A sessions with neurology residents
• Distribution of patient education booklets
• Collaboration with local health workers to improve referral pathways
• On-site EEG demonstrations for public awareness

Recordings & Materials:

• Photo Gallery: To be uploaded
• Public Education Handout (PDF): Download link placeholder