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Orient Finance donates equipment to Colombo North Teaching Hospital

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K. M. M. Jabir, Director and Chief Executive Office of Orient Finance PLC handing over the equipment to Prof. Premawardhena Internal Medicine Specialist attached to the University Medical Unit of Colombo North Teaching Hospital – Ragama and Dr. Sampth Ranaweera Liyanage, Director of the Colombo North Teaching Hospital – Ragama

 

 

Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group and leading financial service provider, recently donated essential respiratory support equipment to the COVID-19 support unit of the Colombo North Teaching Hospital – Ragama. 


This initiative was carried out in line with the relief efforts of the Group’s philanthropic arm - the Janashakthi Foundation in response to the nation’s ongoing battle against the pandemic.


Standing strong with the nation during these challenging times, the Group has pledged Rs. 50 million for COVID-19 related support initiatives for its ongoing efforts through the Janashakthi Foundation. 


“We recognise our commitment to support the nation during these trying times and strive to do our part as a responsible organisation to support the country in its fast and agile response to the ongoing situation. 


We also take this opportunity to extend our utmost gratitude to all the frontline healthcare workers who risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of all Sri Lankans during this time,” said K. M. M. Jabir, Director and Chief Executive Office of Orient Finance PLC. 


“With the surge of COVID patients respiratory support equipment is an absolute need in order to manage the ongoing emergency situation. We are extremely grateful for this timely donation to strengthen the COVID-19 support units and expand our ward capacity,” said Prof. Premawardhena Internal Medicine Specialist attached to the University Medical Unit of Colombo North Teaching Hospital – Ragama, expressing his appreciation towards the donation.