July 19, Colombo (LNW): The Jaffna Teaching Hospital celebrated the establishment of its new Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and the donation of a C-arm X-ray machine worth Rs 50 million. This state-of-the-art equipment, which is used to take images of the spine, bones, and soft tissue, was donated under the patronage of Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana.
During his visit, Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana conducted an extensive inspection tour of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital. This tour included the Out-Patient Department, clinics, wards, Eye Unit, kitchen, laboratory, drug stores, operating theaters, emergency treatment units, and special units. The Minister emphasized that this special inspection was aimed at identifying shortcomings and ensuring the provision of quality and efficient health services to the people of the Northern Province.
Dr. Pathirana announced that, based on the budget allocation, Rs 500 million will be allocated for the construction of new treatment units and buildings at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital in the coming year. He also directed hospital officials to ensure the provision of optimal human resources from trained groups to meet the hospital’s needs.
The event was attended by Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena, Jaffna Teaching Hospital Director Dr. T. Satyamurthy, and hospital staff.
