SL expats in Doha back fight against Covid-19

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha has facilitated the second air shipment of 125 Oxygen Cylinders and 10 Oxygen Regulators to Sri Lanka to strengthen the capacity of the health sector to overcome from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foreign Ministry said.

Upon the request made by Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Qatar M. Mafaz Mohideen, regarding the country’s critical situation, the Sri Lankan expatriate community, well-wishers and Watad Group Enterprises in Doha donated these medical equipment.

The consignment of Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen regulators were delivered to Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka, and were expected to be distributed among Government hospitals to address the medical emergencies during the pandemic, the ministry said.

The Embassy has earlier facilitated the supply of 275 Oxygen Cylinders, 22 Pulse Oximeters and 10 Oxygen Regulators to the Sri Lankan Health sector and wishes to move ahead.

 The Embassy has thanked SriLankan Airlines for airlifting the cargo on gratis basis on the request of the Ambassador Mohideen.