The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of India for the construction of a four‑storey medical ward complex at Mullaitivu District General Hospital.
The hospital serves as the primary healthcare facility for the district and surrounding areas and currently operates eight specialized units with a total bed capacity of 195.
The new ward complex is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade major hospitals into tertiary care institutions, aimed at providing high-quality continuous care services to patients at low cost. The expansion is expected to enhance the hospital’s capacity to deliver inpatient care, support specialized treatments, and improve overall healthcare infrastructure in the region.
Under the MoU, the Government of India will provide a financial grant of Rs. 600 million to support the construction of the facility. Cabinet approval enables the project to move forward using this grant and formalizes bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the healthcare sector.
Once completed, the new medical ward complex is expected to strengthen Mullaitivu District General Hospital’s role as a key regional healthcare provider.
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