In a significant step towards combating thalassemia, the Sri Lanka Navy 16 May 25 handed over 400 thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health. The ceremonial handover took place at the Navy Headquarters under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, marking a meaningful gesture in observance of World Thalassemia Day (08 May).
The infusion system is very essential for thalassemia patients for the removal of excessive iron deposits gathered in vital organs as a result of frequent blood transfusions.
As a unit price of a similar infusion system is very high in the market, a cost-effective thalassemia infusion system was first manufactured in 2011 by the Navy Research and Development Unit, utilizing funds of the Naval Social Responsibility project, for free distribution among patients in need.
With the recent donation of 400 infusion pumps, the Navy has thus far handed over 3564 thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health for distribution.
Continuing this magnanimous project over the past 14 years, the Navy has stepped in by consistently manufacturing these essential devices, saving a substantial funds in the government coffers. (Navy)
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