The newly modernized emergency treatment unit at the Kotmale Base Hospital was vested in the public today (05) as part of a Rs. 420 million financial contributions provided by Dialog Axiata to rebuild regions affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
Dialog fully rehabilitated the emergency treatment unit at a cost of Rs. 420 million, equipping it with advanced modern medical technology to enable residents of Kotmale and surrounding areas to access prompt and quality healthcare during emergencies.
The initiative highlights the government’s objective of providing quality medical services to citizens across the island through a robust public healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of strengthening hospitals in both rural and urban areas to save lives in critical situations. The collaboration between the government and Dialog follows the recent opening of a fully equipped operating theatre and endoscopy unit at the Chilaw District Hospital.
The opening ceremony was attended by Kotmale Base Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Himesh Weeratunga, Dialog Axiata Group Chief Marketing Officer Lasantha Theverapperuma, and Group Chief Officer Asanga Priyadarshana, alongside government representatives, health sector officials, and hospital staff. (Newswire)