USAID gifts PCR testing machine to University of Jaffna

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Under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) assistance, a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was given to the University of Jaffna to increase the COVID-19 testing facility in the region.

Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz formally handed over the PCR testing machine to Vice Chancellor of University of Jaffna Prof S. Srisatkunarajah yesterday.

"To help increase COVID-19 testing in the north, I presented a new PCR testing machine to Jaffna University. The American people are proud to support Sri Lanka's response to COVID-19. #TogetherWeCan"
Ambassador Teplitz tweeted about the ceremony.

Along with university staff, Regional senior health officials and administrative staff took part in the event. (pix by N.Lohathayalan)

Pix courtsey- US Embassy

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