By Newswire Editorial

The Government of India has announced grant assistance of up to Rs. 225 million to provide 50 Medical Kiosks, also known as Health ATMs, to Sri Lanka as part of its continued support for the country’s recovery following Cyclone Ditwah.

According to a statement issued by the Indian High Commission in Colombo, the assistance was announced following a bilateral meeting between Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda and Sri Lankan Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa.

The meeting took place on November 11 on the sidelines of the First BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting held in Colombo.

The Indian High Commission said the proposed Medical Kiosks are expected to strengthen Sri Lanka’s primary healthcare services by improving access to essential diagnostic facilities, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

The facilities are also expected to support the early detection of illnesses and reduce the burden on public hospitals by providing easier access to basic medical examinations.

The grant forms part of India’s ongoing assistance towards rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. (Newswire)