Kelaniya toxic hospital to be developed

by Geeth de Mel

KELANIYA: 'Services by the Kelaniya Toxic hospital and the Medical College affiliated to it for decades are commendable and as such State patronage would be extended in near future for its development', said Ayurveda Commissioner, Ms. R.P.W. Gunawardena on the occasion of the admission of new students to the college.

Since the College remains affiliated to the hospital students are much benefitted in this practical studies. As the space available is limited measures would be taken to provide additional accommodation.

As special provision is made in the Mahinda Chintanaya to assign the pride of place to Ayurveda, we are duty-bound to develop it. As a token of patronage, the Commissioner handed over a cheque for Rs. 60,000/- to the hospital superintendent, Dr. Mrs. Pathiraja. The Commissioner assured that further assistance would be provided in consultation with the Indigenous Medicine Minister Tissa Karalliyadda.

I was impressed by sense of discipline instilled in the minds of the students of the college. The honour should go to the College staff who has been able to maintain discipline at such a high standard, the Commissioner stressed.

Medical Superintendent, Dr. Ms. Pathiraja said despite numerous difficulties experienced in the past, efforts have been taken to provide the necessary services to the public. Ven. Thelagapatha Dhammakitti Thera, Dr. Cooray, President, All Ceylon Ayurvedic Practitioners' Association, General Secretary Dr. Sayakkara and several others participated.