A Free Medical Clinic for Cinema Artistes and Technical Professionals was successfully conducted on Saturday, 31 January 2026, from 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., at the premises of the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka, as part of the commemorative programme organized to mark the 79th Anniversary of Sri Lankan Talkie Cinema and the 54th Anniversary of the National Film Corporation.

The programme attracted a significant number of cinema artistes and technical professionals, reaffirming the National Film Corporation’s continued commitment to the welfare and well-being of the Sri Lankan cinema community.

The medical clinic was organized with the support of Thalangama Divisional Hospital, with the dedicated participation of medical officers, nurses, healthcare assistants, and pharmacists. Free medical services provided at the clinic included blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol testing, eye examinations, general medical consultations including mental health counselling, and pharmaceutical services.

In addition, a Dental Clinic was conducted with the assistance of the Dental Institute of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

Cinema artistes and technical professionals who participated in the programme expressed their sincere appreciation for this timely and valuable initiative. Furthermore, a financial allowance was granted to participating artistes and technicians who are members of the National Film Corporation Trust Fund for Film Artistes and Technicians.

The National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka, which remains steadfastly committed to safeguarding the Sri Lankan film industry and its creative community, extends its heartfelt appreciation to all medical officers, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, partner institutions, cinema artistes, and technical professionals whose support contributed to the successful completion of this programme.