Japan donates Orthopaedic equipment to Kalutara Hospital

Tendai Sho Buddhist Association of Kawasaki, Japan donated Orthopaedic equipment valued at Rupees three million to the Kalutara General Hospital on Monday. This specialised equipment will be used for fracture fixation, deformity correction etc.

This donation will help the masses of the area immensely in the treatment of difficult and complicated Orthopaedic ailments. The Japanese Buddhist Association handed over the equipment and said that they were willing to assist the hospital to improve its special medical units.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Bandujeewa Piyasena, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon of the hospital said the hospital needs a separate Orthopaedic Ward and possibly a dedicated Theatre.