Swiss Companies donate medical equipment through THASL

Impressed with the work done by hoteliers, Swiss companies donate medical equipment to Ministry of Health through The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka.

Swiss Medical Assets Technology Gmbh and Aero Lines Gmbh based in Switzerland overwhelmed with the commitment and solidarity the hotels in Sri Lanka demonstrated towards the people of Sri Lanka by assisting the Government in its efforts to control the virus, donated Rs 15 million worth of medical equipment to further assist its cause. 

Hotels in Sri Lanka joined forces with the Government by converting their facilities into intermediate care centres for COVID- 19 positive patients to ease the burden off the hospitals and this initiative has been instrumental in providing enough beds for patients.

Swiss companies in a joint statement have said that they were highly impressed with this unique gesture by Sri Lankan Hoteliers and got in touch with THASL to facilitate this donation to be given to Government run hospitals in the country. Their donation comprising of heavy duty automatic hand sanitizer machines, antigen test kits, surgical face masks and PPE kits was presented to Health Minister Keheliya Rabukwella at the Ministry of Health through THASL. 

The Hotels Association President Mr Sanath Ukwatte whilst appreciating the fine gesture made by the Swiss companies invited them to participate in future community projects carried out by THASL.