Construction of German-funded Mahamodara Maternity Hospital to resume

The agreement for the construction of the German Government-funded Mahamodara Maternity Hospital, Galle, was signed at the Ministry of Health on 30 July. 

The agreement was signed by the Ministry Secretary Professor D.M.R.B. Dissanayake, O.J.S. Perera, Director, Senok Group, and others in the presence of Minister Rajitha Senaratne and German Deputy Ambassador Dr. Michael Dohmen. 

A loan of Euro 28 million has been provided for the construction of the hospital via the German government-owned development bank KfW. Commenting on the signing of the agreement, Dr. Dohmen said: “We’re very happy that this project can continue as it will be an important addition to Sri Lanka’s public sector maternal healthcare by providing excellent facilities, and promoting access to quality care for women and girls.” 

Handing over of signed agreement from left: O.J.S. Perera, Deputy Ambassador Dr. Dohmen, Minister Senaratne, Prof. Dissanayake and Project Director-Health Ministry Dr. Bandara