The National Hospital of Sri Lanka was recently gifted their first PCR machine, to improve the efficiency of patient care amidst a global pandemic. The PCR machine being available at the hospital which treats and cares for individuals with many life-threatening situations, will allow for quick detection and prompt treatment that help these patients’ chances of successfully fighting the virus if contracted. The management of Hemas gifted this state-of-the-art BIO-RAD machine for PCR testing understanding this timely need. Till recently, there was no necessity for a PCR machine at NHSL as it was not categorized as a COVID-19 prevalent hospital. Sharing her thoughts on the donation, Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson, CEO Hemas added “Today as the nation works together to fight this Global Pandemic, Hemas remains committed in its support to the Government of Sri Lanka and the public health system in battling the pandemic.

Source: The Nation December 22, 2020 11:37 UTC