Qatar Donates Rs 120 Million Worth of Medicines to Sri Lanka

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July 17, Colombo (LNW): Qatar has donated a consignment of drugs worth Rs 120 million to Sri Lanka for the treatment of heart and respiratory diseases.

This stock of medicines was handed over to Health and Industry Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana by Qatar’s Country Director S. Mahmoud Abukhalifa at the Medical Supply Division.

The Health Minister emphasized that such donations are vital for a country like Sri Lanka, which provides free healthcare services to all citizens.

Highlighting the long-standing cordial bilateral relationship between Qatar and Sri Lanka, Qatar’s Country Director Abukhalifa expressed Qatar’s willingness to further support Sri Lanka’s health sector.

The event was attended by Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Health Services Director General Dr. Asela Gunawardena, Medical Supplies Deputy Director G. Wijesuriya, Medical Supplies Division Director Dr. Dedunu Dias, and a group of officials representing the Health Ministry and the Qatar Embassy.

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