Allianz Insurance strengthens youth resilience with drug prevention education

Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd. recently conducted a Drug Prevention Awareness Programme at Dhammissara College, Nattandiya, reaching over 580 students with life-changing knowledge on making safer, healthier life choices.

The session was led by Dr. Rasika Bandara, Chairman of the Mathin Thora Deshayak Godanagamu Project, Oxford Lanka Medical, and Oxford Lanka Campus, alongside his expert team.  Kumuduni Jayathilaka, Former Director (External), National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, also contributed valuable insights drawn from her deep expertise in the field. The session covered crucial topics such as early prevention strategies, warning signs, health risks, social consequences, and the tactics often used to mislead young minds, providing students with the awareness and confidence to protect themselves and make informed decisions. This initiative marks the beginning of a series of workshops under Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd.’s broader commitment to safeguarding the future of Sri Lanka by strengthening and protecting its children and promoting a healthier, more resilient nation.