Korean donates medical supplies to Kalutara Hospital

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government of the Republic of Korea donated essential Medical Equipment worth approximately Rs. 8.83 Million to the Kaluthara Teaching Hospital. 

This donation is aimed at improving the medical environment in Sri Lanka under the Official Development Assistance program.

The equipment provided by the Korean Government included two Orthopaedic Power Drill Systems, one Micro Motor System for Dental & OMF surgeries, and 20 Wall Oxygen and Medical Air Terminal.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Ambassador Miyon LEE from Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka, Myung Jin KIM, Country Director of KOICA Sri Lanka Office. Dr. Madhubashini Karunarathna, Director of Kaluthara Hospital also attended.

The Korean government believes this donation will contribute towards the well-being of the patients and would indeed ease the surgical procedures carried out at the hospital