Korea strengthens Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector with biomedical engineering support

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The Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector by officially handing over biomedical engineering equipment and eight fully equipped mobile workshops to the Ministry of Health through the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH).

The official handover ceremony, held yesterday morning was graced by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Miyon Lee, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa, Deputy Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni and President of KOFIH Dr. Ha Il-Soo.

The donation of the mobile workshop and biomedical engineering equipment is part of a $ 7.2 million biomedical engineering capacity-building project launched in 2019, which aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s ability to maintain and repair essential medical equipment. The mobile workshops will provide on-site repair and maintenance services to ensure that hospitals and clinics, particularly in remote areas, have fully functional medical devices.

During her address, Ambassador Lee emphasised that “these biomedical engineering resources will significantly strengthen Sri Lanka’s healthcare system and reinforce the country’s ability to provide essential medical services effectively.”

The handover ceremony highlights Korea’s continued contributions to Sri Lanka’s healthcare system, including the ongoing Korea Clinic initiative at the Ayurveda National Hospital. Korea’s assistance to Sri Lankan healthcare sector exemplifies the two countries’ commitment to fostering a sustainable and resilient medical infrastructure for everyone, especially those in desperate needs.

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