The project envisages civil construction of a two-storey accident and emergency (A&E) unit and procurement of all necessary medical equipment for the unit.
The project will address the critical requirement of an A&E unit at DGH Mannar, saving precious lives by providing timely medical assistance to people of the region in emergency cases during golden hour.
Also Read:Chhattisgarh signs MoU for 240-bed super specialty hospital in Bastar
It will also strengthen medical facilities at the hospital by bridging the gap between the average daily number of indoor patients and available bed strength.
The project joins a long list of impactful development cooperation projects of India in Sri Lanka in the Health sector, which include the island-wide Suwa Seriya ‘1990’ ambulance service; medical assistance rendered during the COVID-19 pandemic; construction of 150-bed multi-specialty hospital at Dickoya; up-gradation and support to Jaffna Teaching Hospital and District Hospitals at Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu; construction of a new surgical unit at Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa; among many others.
Further, Indian grant assistance for the expansion of the Suwa Seriya ‘1990’ ambulance service and construction of a four-storied Medical Ward Complex at DGH Mullaitivu are currently under active consideration.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that in a first-of-its-kind initiative, doctors from across India are set to compete in the Indian Healthcare League (IHL), a cricket tournament designed not only for fun and fitness but also to spread awareness about cancer and mental health.
Also Read:AIIMS Bhubaneswar signs MoU to set up Centres of Excellence
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.