A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday between the Government of India and the Government of Sri Lanka at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media for the construction and supply of medical equipment for the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Mannar District General Hospital.
The event, which marks the further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries, was held under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, and the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha. The MoU was signed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, and the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha.
“MOU signed with Indian government for the promotion and development of the Mannar District Hospital”
According to the MoU, the Government of India will spend an estimated amount of 600 million rupees on this project, which has a project period of 3 years.
The Government of India decided to contribute to this project in response to a request from the Government of Sri Lanka for the construction and supply of medical equipment for the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Mannar District General Hospital.
Also present at the occasion were Deputy Director General (Planning) Dr. S. Sridharan, Additional Secretary (Development) Sunil Galagama, Director (Planning) Dr. Janaki Vidanapathirana, and a group of officials representing the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka.
