Foundation stone laid for Palliative Care Centre at Karapitiya Teaching Hospital

The foundation stone for the Palliative Care Centre which is constructed with the contribution of labour given by naval personnel, was ceremonially laid today (15^th July 2019 ).

This centre which is expected to cater for the cancer patients island wide to spend their elderly time there, is constructed by the funds provided by Sri Lanka Cancer Association and donors and with the naval labour. The constructions were commenced today after religious rituals.

Galle District Secretary Mr.Somarathna Vidanapathirana, Commander Southern Naval Area Rear Admiral Kassapa Paul, Director Karapitiya Teaching Hospital Dr. G. Wijesooriya, government servants, members of the Cancer Association and hospital staff were present on the occasion .