People’s Leasing donates Rs. 25 mln worth of essential medical equipment for COVID-19 work

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) recently donated essential medical equipment to strengthen the national response against the COVID-19 pandemic. The vital medical supplies were presented to selected government hospitals to support testing and treatment.

The handing over ceremony held at the Temple Trees recently was graced by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi and Chairman of People’s Bank and People’s Leasing Sujeewa Rajapaksa Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, People’s Leasing, Shamindra Marcelline. This donation was a CSR initiative coinciding with the 25^th anniversary of People’s Leasing, the company said in a media release.

PLC’s medical support to effectively control the COVID-19 response included two portable PCR machines for COVID-19 testing and other essential medical equipment to enhance efficiency of in-ward and intensive care units. The consignment of equipment also included a portable ventilator, high flow oxygen therapy unit, multi para patient monitors for in-ward and intensive care use, CPAP/BiPAP machines, pulse oximeters, infusion and syringe pumps.
 

Minister of Health Ms. Wanniarachchi emphasised the importance of the timely intervention in donating essential medical equipment to effectively to perform tests against COVID-19 and effectively treat COVID-19 patients at a juncture where the nation has been hit by an unprecedented third wave of the coronavirus.

“The donation of medical items today is a further testament to PLC’s commitment to empower frontline healthcare workers to perform with greater efficiency and convenience with necessary resources at their disposal. The donation to coincide with our anniversary was a response to a request to us from the government hospitals which operates with limited resources,” said company Chairman Mr. Rajapaksa.

Meanwhile CEO/GM, Mr. Marcelline said that the focus of this particular programme also included vulnerable communities outside of Colombo. He extended his gratitude to the Health Ministry for their continuous support throughout the project from the point of conducting need assessments to fast procurement from quality listed suppliers.

Above: The donation being formally made to the PM.