Medical equipment gifted to Sri Lanka by Korean INGO

The International Interchange Development Association, known as IIDA, headed by Mr. Moon Yong-Jo, has effected a generous gift of a Cancer Detection and Prevention Machine and a large quantum of sanitary products such as shampoos, tooth brushes and paste and soaps, amongst others, to the peoples of Sri Lanka. Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Korea (RoK) Dr. A. Saj U. Mendis along with Ms. Rekha Mallikarachchi, Minister Counsellor of Commercial Division of the Embassy, conducted and effectuated discussions and negotiations with the IIDA since November of 2020 in order to source the aforementioned Cancer Detection and Prevention Machine and the large quantum of sanitary products. In addition, the Cancer Machine could also treat COVID-19 patients by enhancing their immune system. The listed market price of the Cancer Machine is USD 365,000 and the total cost of sanitary products is USD 318,000, thus making the total gift amounting to USD 683,000 or Sri Lankan Rupees (appr.) 135 million respectively.