Oxygen generating plant was opened which can meet the oxygen requirement of all hospitals in Hambantota district.
50 million rupees have been spent for the construction of this oxygen plant in Tissamaharama Base Hospital.
It was opened under the chairmanship of Secretary of the Ministry of Health Dr. Palitha Mahipala
900 oxygen jumbo cylinders can be produced in this plant per month.
The ministry of health has received from UNICEF new oxygen-generating plants and equipment to save the lives of children and their families, especially during emergencies.
The project, which will benefit over three million people is part of UNICEF's broader support to strengthen the health system to provide a constant supply of oxygen to maternal and childcare facilities, especially during emergencies.
With the contribution of different partners, UNICEF has for long supported the Ministry of Health to strengthen the quality of health services for children across the country, especially during emergencies.
