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Udugama (Daily Mirror) - The Galle Udugama Primary Hospital in Sri Lanka inaugurated its newly constructed Oxygen Generation Plant building supported by the Government of Canada providing a financial contribution of Rs. 200 million through UNICEF.
The unveiling ceremony witnessed the presence of Christian Skoog, UNICEF's representative in Sri Lanka, Eric Walsh, the Canadian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, the Minister of Health.
The plant boasts a production capacity of 50,000 ml per month.
The Udugama Primary Hospital, equipped with 150 beds, requires approximately 10,000 litres of oxygen monthly. The surplus production of 40,000 litres will be distributed to neighboring district's primary, and peripheral hospitals, including Elipitiya, Balapitiya and Nagoda.
This initiative not only ensures self-sufficiency for the Udugama Primary Hospital but also alleviates the financial burden that would otherwise be incurred by procuring oxygen from the private sector.
Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana acknowledged the vital role played by the Canadian government and UNICEF, expressing gratitude for their ongoing contributions to strengthen the country's healthcare services, particularly during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bandu Friday, 08 December 2023 05:59 PM
But for how long will this machine work, knowing the tendency of the health sector in particular and the other govt depts generally to do little or nothing in the way of maintenance and repair.
Ama Friday, 08 December 2023 06:29 PM
The FM barks on Canada. Now Canada is helping Sri Lanka.
Ruwan Saturday, 09 December 2023 08:15 AM
International relations are bigger than inter-ministry affairs.
Andrew Silva Saturday, 09 December 2023 05:35 AM
I think all Sri Lankan’s needs oxygen under this government.
Be self reliant Saturday, 09 December 2023 04:18 PM
Various developed countries are always donating big ticket equipments since independence. That’s why SL will never stand on its own feet paying for these equipments
Buddhist Saturday, 09 December 2023 08:12 PM
Don't worry, next year it will be sold for peanuts to a political stooge.
Punchi Sunday, 10 December 2023 06:05 AM
Canada about 400 year old is pro Demilo and an enemy of our 2500 civilization. We as a proud shinhala buddhist nation must reject this facility and money for this newer civilization. It is insulting to us to accept the money or facility
Margeret Senthure Sunday, 10 December 2023 03:27 PM
Donate one to Myna home and another one to RW home as they are about to die without oxygen! A reason is they are honest and taking no Pin Padi!
K. Ranaweera Monday, 11 December 2023 09:03 AM
Before that it is better to get the consent of Puttalam MP Sarath Nishantha.
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