New pediatrics ward complex at Apeksha Hospital opened
The new pediatrics ward complex at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama was officially declared open today (Sep. 03).
The project was funded by devotees’ offerings made to the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya.
The construction of the ward complex was carried out within 10 months with the support of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) as part of their ‘Husma’ project along with the contribution of armed force personnel.
Rs. 160 million was spent for the project while another Rs. 50 million has been spent on equipment.
This fully equipped 4-storey pediatrics ward complex is capable of treating 70 in-patients, immense and will immensely benefit children suffering from cancer in Sri Lanka.
The opening ceremony was attended by high-ranking SLAF officials representing the Sri Lanka Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr Palitha Mahipala, Director of Apeksha Hospital Dr Aruna Jayasekara, the Basnayaka Nilame of Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya Dishan Gunasekara as well as other guests.