Qatar donates Rs. 120 Mn worth drugs for heart, respiratory diseases

Qatar has donated a consignment of drugs worth Rs 120 million to Sri Lanka for the use 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 said that these types of donations are important for a country like Sri Lanka which provides free healthcare services to all the citizens.

Emphasising that Qatar has enjoyed a long-time cordial bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka, Qatar’s Country Director Abukhalifa said that Qatar is willing to support Sri Lanka’s health sector further.

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 Qatar Embassy also participated.

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