ChildFund Sri Lanka and donors establish 40-Bed Temporary COVID Treatment Centre at Mullaitivu Hospital

ChildFund Sri Lanka has helped to establish a temporary 40-bed COVID-19 treatment centre at the Puthukkudiyiruppu Divisional Hospital, Mullaitivu.

This facility which was declared open on August 10 to the public, serves COVID-19 infected patients who come to the hospital seeking treatment, the NGO said in a media release.

Supporting the project towards its successful completion were numerous partners such as the Regional Director of Health Services Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka Army, ChildFund Korea and VOICE Area Federation. These partners also assisted towards the renovation and establishment of the other facilities in the premises such as the renovation and partition of the building, provision of 40 beds including linen and furniture for inpatients, CCTV monitoring system to remotely monitor patients and the setting up and provision of equipment for the doffing area.

This initiative is part of ChildFund Sri Lanka’s commitment to provide concrete help to the nation during the pandemic and aligned to its ‘Sri Lanka Gives Back’ fundraiser aimed at supporting relief requirements stemming from COVID-19 and also engaging the contribution of stakeholders to strengthen this cause. Contributing to the successful establishment of the COVID-19 treatment centre was ChildFund’s 1 to 1 match programme - where every donation received, ChildFund pledged a similar amount, the release said.

Dinantha Thambavita, Business Development Director, ChildFund Sri Lanka noted “We understand the importance of Standardized Treatment Facilities to curb the pandemic and fight against COVID19 and we sincerely thank all our stakeholders and donors who supported this noteworthy endeavour through ‘Sri Lanka Gives Back’ fundraiser by ChildFund. ChildFund remains committed to matching every donation received on a one-to-one basis, either in the form of cash or medical equipment pledged offering a lifeline to those affected.”

The project, estimated at Rs. 4.5 million was also accomplished with the support of several donors and stakeholders who contributed to the Sri Lanka Gives Back campaign. These donors include John Keells Foundation which provided the funds for the Multipara Monitor installed at the treatment centre.