Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has so far handed over 3,564 cost-effective thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health, reaffirming its commitment to public welfare and national healthcare.
Thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder that often necessitates regular blood transfusions, leads to excessive iron build-up in vital organs, a condition that can be fatal if left untreated. The infusion system used for iron chelation therapy is, therefore, a lifeline for patients, especially children.
However, the high cost of imported infusion systems, ranging from Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 100,000, makes them unaffordable for many Sri Lankan famili...