Sri Lanka, July 10 -- A meeting between Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung, was held this afternoon (10), at the Ministry of Health premises.

During the meeting, an in-depth discussion took place regarding the supply of medicines and the healthcare services in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

The U.S. Ambassador expressed her agreement to support the supply of a certain quantity of essential medicines and surgical equipment to Sri Lanka through donations from American donors.

Furthermore, extensive discussions were held on the current status and future development of Sri Lanka's free healthcare system and the media industry.

The Ambassador was ...