Heart to Heart Intl donates USD 6.9 Mn worth medical aid

Heart to Heart International, a renowned global humanitarian organisation, based in the United States, has donated another consignment of lifesaving medicines, worth over US$ 6.9 million, to Sri Lanka, says a joint press release by the Embassy of Sri Lanka, in Washington DC, and the Heart to Heart International, US.It said: Under the guidance of Sri Lankan Ambassador to the U.S. Mahinda Samarasinghe, Heart to Heart International has now obtained all necessary government approvals for the fourth in-kind donation of urgent medical aid, worth an approximate of $6,987,269.78 USD (i.e., LKR 2.6 billion), to the people of Sri Lanka.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, in Sri Lanka, and this Embassy, the fourth donation is scheduled to arrive in Colombo, Sri Lanka, via air, by early next week, the Embassy in Washington, DC said in a release.

The latest donation includes specialized medicines, such as Everolinus, an immunosuppressant used for organ transplants; and Sunitinib Malate, used for cancer treatments.The Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington, D.C. said it is immensely thankful to Heart to Heart International for the generous donations made to the people of Sri Lanka.

Heart to Heart International has borne all expenses, and the donation will be received by the Ministry of Health for immediate distribution, at no cost to the people of Sri Lanka.

Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Heart to Heart International (HHI) is a global humanitarian organisation focused on improving access to health. Since its inception in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth $2.5 billion to more than 130 countries, including within the United States. HHI responds to natural disasters, both domestically and internationally, by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. The organisation is a 4-star Charity Navigator charity, a BBB Accredited charity and is on the “Philanthropy 400.”