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DGHS assures oxygen sufficient, but capacity to accommodate Covid-19 patients limited
Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Asela Gunawardena yesterday (27) assured the public that there was no shortage of medical oxygen required by hospitals treating Covid-19 patients.
Dr. Gunawardena gave the assurance following the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) warning of a possible shortage due to the deteriorating situation and a section of the media alleging severe difficulties as a result of some hospitals being deprived of sufficient oxygen supplies.
The top health official emphasised that those engaged in the supply of oxygen to hospitals had the capacity to increase their production depending on the requirement.
Referring to reports that the Kalubowila hospital, Mulleriyawa hospital and the Colombo East base hospital were affected by a shortage of oxygen, Dr. Gunawardena said that they would discuss with the relevant suppliers as regards the streamlining of supplies.
Deputy DGHS Dr Lal Panapitiya said that the Ministry had received an assurance from the two oxygen suppliers that they had the capacity to supply the amount of oxygen the country needed.
Faulting the public for irresponsible conduct during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, thereby triggering the current crisis, Dr. Gunawardena said that the spread of the epidemic was now much faster in the provinces than Colombo. The DGHS said that the public should realise that the capacity of the health system to treat Covid-19 patients was not unlimited and, therefore, the health guidelines should be strictly followed.
Dr. Gunawardena warned of further intensification of measures against the spread of the pandemic unless the public followed instructions. (SF)
Four persons including a Budhist monk died and 32 others were injured when two SLTB buses collided head on at Weerawila at arond 12 noon today (18).
Three of the deceased were women. 22 of the injured were admitted to the Hambanthota Hospital while 10 others have been admitted to the Debarawewa hospital.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship OONAMI which arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill and replenishment visit on 09 Mar 26 departed on 11 March.
The departing ship was given a formal farewell from the Sri Lanka Navy, in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.
The 150.5m long JMSDF OONAMI is commanded by Commander IIO Hiromasa.
During the stay in the island, crew members of the ship explored some tourist attractions in Colombo. The itinerary also included a coastal clean-up drive participated by naval personnel of both countries and engagements with the Sri Lanka Navy, designed to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation.
The Central Cultural Fund established under the provisions of the Central Cultural Fund Act No. 57 of 1980 is responsible for development of cultural and religious monuments in Sri Lanka, settling the expenditure borne for development, renovation and conservation of local and foreign cultural monuments, awarding financial donations for artisans as well as awarding those who served the nation in the fields of culture and religious sectors.
The said act has been passed in Parliament 45 years back and, the requirement to revise the provisions of the act according to the contemporary requirements haa been recognized.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted their policy
approval to amend the said act, considering the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasashana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.
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