Awareness programme on sea water purification and medical clinic held in Hambantota
 

As part of the Pacific Partnership - 2017, a wide range of community service and social responsibility projects are being implemented, centred in the Port of Hambantota in Sothern Province. In parallel with these initiatives, an awareness programme on sea water purification and health clinic were held on a successful note yesterday (9).

The ship’s crew of USNS Fall River, the Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship, carried out the awareness programme on sea water purification and related training drills at the Port of Hambantota. The exercise helped to impart much needed knowledge to the Sri Lanka Naval personnel as to how sea water is purified and distributed among people battered by disaster situations. Thirty (30) naval personnel from the Sri Lanka Navy took part in this programme.

Further, Medical Officers and staff of USNS Fall River conducted several medical clinics at the Tissamaharama Base Hospital, providing medical facilities to the people in and around the area. The series of clinics included an eye clinic, a dental clinic, and OPD clinic as well. The effort immensely facilitated the patients for early identification of their ailments. Over 200 residents in the area were able to receive treatment for their health issues as a result of this initiative.

Awareness programme on sea water purification

medical clinic