AIA Insurance awarded certificates to its trainers who completed the 'Train the Trainer' programme, which leads to City & Guilds (UK), Diploma & Advanced Diploma levels on international delivery standards. City & Guilds is the global leader in skill development and the oldest vocational qualification provider across the globe.

AIA Insurance is currently carrying out an island-wide awareness drive on the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. It’s no secret that NCD’s amount for 75% of deaths in Sri Lanka, which is starkly higher than the global rate of 63%. Notably, many NCD’s are a result of bad lifestyle choices such as unhealthy eating, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of exercise and insufficient sleep. It is also important to keep in mind that these lifestyle NCD’s are not only preventable but also can be managed and cured, if people can be better educated about the cause and prevention and take some measures upon detection. With this in sight, AIA has commenced a series of awareness raising seminars for customers and the public, with the help of specialised doctors, nutritionists and consultants.

AIA Insurance took their promise of helping people live healthier, longer, better lives to Anuradhapura recently. The world’s second largest life insurer partnered Asiri Surgical Hospital in conducting a Health Camp at the Ehetuwewa Maha Vidyalaya, where approximately 200 school kids, their parents and the community around the school gathered for a day of health checks and advice on health and wellness. Medical testing and physical examinations were carried out, with focus on Serum creatinine and Urine micro albumin, since Kidney related issues are prevalent in the region. There were quite a few critical medical issues that were identified in both adults and children and all those affected were advised on the necessary course of medical treatment. Medical professionals also carried out awareness sessions on healthy lifestyle and dietary habits, including advice on exercise and physical activity, practice of good hygiene and tips for planning, enjoying and sticking to a healthy diet.