Sri Lanka runs out of essential anti-TB medicines, India comes to rescue
Sri Lanka, struggling to meet the urgent requirement of essential anti-tuberculosis (TB) medicines requested India’s help. Responding to Sri Lanka’s urgent appeal, India recently delivered about three tonnes of medicines estimated to be worth Rs 52 mn. The Indian HC has sent us the following press release: “The government of India handed over a consignment […]
Sri Lanka faced a critical shortage of essential anti-tuberculosis (TB) medicines and turned to India for assistance. India promptly responded to Sri Lanka's urgent appeal by delivering approximately three tonnes of medicines, valued at Rs 52 million. The Indian High Commissioner, Santosh Jha, handed over the medicines to Sri Lanka's Minister of Health and Mass Media at a ceremony in Colombo.
Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, Deputy Minister of Health, was also present during the delivery. The medicines, sourced with the support of India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, comprised a significant quantity of 1.5 million tablets, primarily first-line medicines used for treating tuberculosis. This donation will play a crucial role in maintaining the continuity and availability of TB treatment for patients in Sri Lanka.
India's support is a testament to the longstanding and wide-ranging partnership between the two nations in the health sector, which includes initiatives such as the construction and upgrading of healthcare facilities, supply of medicines and medical equipment, and capacity building and training. This latest aid further demonstrates India's unwavering commitment to a people-centric development partnership with Sri Lanka, guided by India's Neighbourhood First policy, and focused on addressing the needs identified by the Government and people of Sri Lanka.
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