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SLT-MOBITEL donates fourth PCR machine to Matara District Hospital

SLT-MOBITEL donates fourth PCR machine to Matara District Hospital

Colombo, September 16, 2021 - Recognising the importance to enhance Sri Lanka’s PCR testing capacity to curtail the spread of COVID-19 and to protect citizens, SLT-MOBITEL is continuing its support by donating yet another vital PCR machine to the District General Hospital in Matara recently.

The donation of the PCR machine valued at over Rs. 5.7 million is part of SLT-MOBITEL’s ‘Sabandiyawe Sathakaraya’ CSR initiative in further strengthening the nation’s healthcare systems and assisting communities in need.

The equipment was handed over to the Deputy Director of the Matara Hospital Doctor Upali Rathnayaka in the presence of Rohan Fernando, Group Chairman, SLT-MOBITEL; Lalith Seneviratne, Group Chief Executive Officer, SLT-MOBITEL; Kiththi Perera, CEO, SLT; Shashika Senarath, CMO, Mobitel along with Regional GM, SLT; Regional Head – Mobitel and Hospital Staff.

Previously, PCR machines were donated to the Base Hospital, Karawanella, District General Hospital, Matale and the University Hospital of the Kotelawala Defense University. SLT-MOBITEL appreciates the support received from all Sri Lankans towards ‘Daana Paaramitha’ which was conceptualized as a platform to further increase community involvement in carrying out relief efforts to support families affected by the pandemic.

Group Chairman of SLT-MOBITEL Mr. Rohan Fernando handing over the donation to Deputy Director of Matara District Hospital Doctor Upali Ratnayake accompanied by Doctor Thushara Vidanapathirana, Doctor Deepika Priyanthi and Group CEO of SLT-MOBITEL Mr. Lalith Seneviratne.

Released date: 
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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