7.5million will be primarily used for diagnosis and intervention related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases at the hospital. HNB Executive Director/ Chief Operating Officer- Dilshan Rodrigo and officials presented the ultrasound machine to IDH Director- Dr. Hasitha Attanayake and Consultant Radiologist – Dr. Kishani Abeywardena. “Our ability to combat the spread of COVID-19 is a direct result of our healthcare professionals’ courageous and diligent efforts, especially those at the IDH. With this donation, we convey our gratitude to the frontline medical staff, working tirelessly each day to help our nation recover. Driven by HNB’s Sustainability Foundation, the Oba Venuwen Api initiative is funded by HNB employees contributing a day’s pay at the onset of the pandemic last year.

Source: The Nation July 18, 2021 21:56 UTC