The Korean Foundation for International Health (KOFIH) opened its new office in Sri Lanka recently and through this KOFIH expects to develop new grant projects with the intention of addressing issues and improving the Sri Lankan people’s health based on strong collaboration with the Health Ministry.
KOFIH is a governmental organization affiliated with the Health and Welfare Ministry of the Republic of Korea, for contributing to promoting international collaboration and fulfilling humanitarianism in the field of healthcare assistance for developing countries, North Korea, overseas Koreans, and migrant workers residing in Korea.
With the assistance of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health, KOFIH has been carrying out a project for the Capacity Building of Bio-medical Engineering Services in Sri Lanka since 2019.
KOFIH has been supporting Sri Lankan Health system since 2004 for aid to damage from the Tsunami. KOFIH supported the establishment and management of the Preliminary Care Unit (PCU) in Avissawella which was installed in 2009 and Tangalle in 2012.
KOFIH, as an “institution specializing in development assistance for global healthcare improvements,” is seeking to play a larger role in saving precious lives and improving their health without discrimination against race, gender, country, and religion.
Division of Trade and Development Affairs Director Cho, Kwi-Hun, Global Cooperation Center Director General Nam, Bok-Hyun, Korean Embassy Secretary Jeong Songyee, Ministry of Health Secretary Janaka Sri Chandraguptha, Additional Secretary (Development) Sunil Galagama, Additional Secretary (Engineering) Salinda Bandara, S.A.J. Karunathilake DDG (Biomedical Engineering) Participated in this.
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