Raising Community Awareness on COVID-19

September 13, 2021 novil.wijesekara CORRECT-19 Special Volume 0

NWANY Wijesekara https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0391-6220,

JPTMinoli Malka

Abstract:

This case study is based on the experiences of Rev. Madhupotha Saranatissa Thero from Sri Nagarukkharamaya, Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka fulfilling the second desired role of “Health Promoter” using awareness-raising as the key strategy.

Best practices:

  1. Religiousleadersandplacesofworshipcouldamplifyhealtheducationmessagesduringthepandemic.
  2. Residential religious educational institutions such as Pirivenas need to continue operations while adhering to the health guidelines during the pandemic.
  3. Continuityofresidentialreligiouseducationalinstitutionscanbeenhancedthroughcapacitybuildingof teachers the use of virtual learning platforms during the pandemics.

Key words: COVID-19, CORRECT-19, Health Promoter

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