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French scientists to Exchange expertise with Sri Lanka

Colombo: The sixty-year-old relationship between Sri Lanka and France will be strengthened and researchers of both countries will be benefited from the Sri Lanka-France collaboration in improving microbiological diagnosis and surveillance tools, French Ambassador Michel Lummaux said.

He was addressing the inauguration of `Improvement of the Microbiological Diagnosis and Surveillance tools' to be held at Medical Research Institute (MRI), Colombo from March 19 to 30.

He said that this collaboration is the first step of a cooperation that is going to last for a long time. "Nations cannot think rationally any more. Like any other things viruses travel very quickly all over the world and it should be addressed globally", he added.

Healthcare and Nutrition Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said Prof. Tissa Vitharana gives a dynamic leadership for the Mahinda Chinthanaya. He pointed out that France and Sri Lanka have numerous connections and similarities. Minister commended the significant support extended towards Sri Lanka by the French Government during Tsunami disaster.

Sri Lankan people are intelligent and talented. What is lacking is proper training. Sri Lanka will be immensely benefited by this programme. The Minister also pointed out that the MRI is dominated by ladies and they deliver a commendable service by not doing private practice like other doctors.

The results of research and findings should contribute to the wellbeing of the common man. Only then there will be less Chikungunya and dengue fever. These services should not be limited to the elite of Colombo. The monopoly of the MLTs will be over by next few years, he said.

Science and Technology Minister Prof.Tissa Vitharana said that the potentials of the MRI will be developed with the assistance of French Government.

The responsibility of the MRI is facing and controlling epidemics successfully, he added.

It is expected to exchange knowledge, experience and data between Sri Lankan and French scientists. Lecture and workshops will take place at the MRI for local researchers and scientists.

French Government has provided all equipment required for the training. Acting Director, MRI, Dr. Lulu Rachid, Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry Secretary Dr. Athula Kahandaliyanage and the Head of the Department of Virology, Dr. Geethani Wickremesingha also spoke. WHO Representative Dr. S. Puri and Coordinator Dr. Fredrik Gay and several others were also present.

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