SLT-Mobitel donates 4th PCR machine to Matara District Hospital

„„■ Donation will further enhance PCR testing capabilities on a national level

RECOGNISING the importance of enhancing sri lanka’s PCR testing capacity to curtail the spread of CoViD-19 and to protect citizens, slTMobitel continues 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 Matara Hospital Deputy Director Dr. Upali Rathnayaka in the presence of SLT-MOBITEL Group Chairman Rohan Fernando, SLTMOBITEL Group Chief executive officer lalith seneviratne, SLT Ceo Kiththi Perera, Mobitel CMO shashika senarath, along with SLT Regional GM, Mobitel Regional Head and hospital staff.

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