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Sri Lanka ready to send medical team to Myanmar following earthquake

written by MIAP Source

April 01, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan government has announced its readiness to dispatch a team of medical professionals to Myanmar to assist those affected by the recent earthquake, demonstrating its commitment to international humanitarian aid.

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that a specialist medical team, including doctors, nurses, and emergency response personnel, has been assembled and is prepared to travel to Myanmar as soon as the necessary clearance is received from the authorities there.

Speaking at a briefing in Kalutara, the minister reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s solidarity with Myanmar during this challenging time, highlighting efforts to provide not only medical expertise but also essential medicines, equipment, and relief supplies to those in need.

“The government is actively coordinating with Myanmar’s Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate this humanitarian effort. We have conveyed our willingness to deploy the medical team as soon as we receive approval from Myanmar’s authorities, and we stand ready to assist whenever they call upon us,” Dr. Jayatissa stated.

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