Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana orchestrated a surprise inspection of the Emergency Unit at the National Hospital in Colombo, with Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala and Health Services Director General Dr. Asela Gunawardena joining on Wednesday (6).
The visit encompassed a thorough scrutiny of operation theaters, wards, the blood bank, and crucial medical provisions, including antibiotics, X-ray, and CT scan facilities, focusing on the care provided to patients.
Acknowledging the dedicated efforts of the accident ward staff, Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala and Director General Dr. Asela Gunawardena lauded the commitment exhibited by the entire health workforce, comprising doctors, nurses, and specialists, in rendering treatment services.
Dr. Kumara Wickramasinghe, the Deputy Director General of the National Hospital, received directives aimed at fortifying the treatment services promptly.
The Colombo National Hospital’s Emergency Unit serves as the primary facility attending to accident victims, operating round-the-clock to cater to both critical and non-critical patients. Critical cases are directed to operation theaters, while non-critical cases receive ward treatment, and those requiring intensive care are given appropriate attention.
