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The donation, made following a request from Maldivian health authorities, brings together several Sri Lankan medical institutions to support the Maldives’ healthcare needs.
Mariyam Adheela
Sri Lanka has donated a shipment of essential medicines worth more than five million Sri Lankan rupees to the Maldives. Photo: Colombo Times
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka has provided the Maldives with essential medicines valued at more than MVR 250,000, following a request from Maldivian Health Minister Geela Ali.
The shipment was handed over last Thursday at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health and Mass Media, with Sri Lankan Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa presenting the aid to Maldivian High Commissioner Masood Imad.
The assistance was provided with the involvement of Sri Lanka’s Medical Supplies Division, State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation and Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Receiving the shipment on behalf of the Maldives, High Commissioner Masood Imad thanked the Sri Lankan government and people for their support.
Imad also highlighted the longstanding relationship between the two countries, which continue to cooperate on areas of mutual interest.
