Japan to grant Rs. 20 b in aid for development of Sri Lanka’s health services

The Government of Japan has decided to grant Sri Lanka Rs. 20 billion to improve the country’s health sector, the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Akira Sugiyama has informed Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne.

The Ambassador of Japan recently met with the Minister of Health for discussions. During the meeting the Ambassador has informed that the aid will be provided under a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) grant.

He said Japan has decided to provide a state-of-the-art operating theater to Sri Lanka before 2020 assured that Japan will continue to provide support to enhance health services in Sri Lanka.

The Health Minister expressed his appreciation to Japan for the support given to uplift Sri Lanka’s health sector.