Under the guidance of Mr. Mahinda Samarasinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to America, Heart to Heart International (HHI) has now obtained all necessary government approvals to donate an emergency medical aid stock worth approximately 6,987,269.78 dollars (i.e. 2.6 billion rupees) to Sri Lanka for the fourth time. .
This latest donation includes specialty drugs like Everolinus, an immunosuppressant used in organ transplants, and Sunitinib Malate, used in cancer treatment.
Washington DC The Sri Lankan Embassy in Sri Lanka would like to express its gratitude to HHI for their generous donations for the people of Sri Lanka. This fourth donation, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health and the Sri Lankan Embassy, is scheduled to reach Sri Lanka by air early next week. All costs related to this donation will be borne by Heart to Heart International, and the Ministry of Health will accept this donation for immediate distribution at no cost to the people of Sri Lanka.
HHI, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, is a global humanitarian organization focused on improving access to health. Since its inception in 1992, HHI has provided $2.5 billion worth of medical aid and supplies to more than 130 countries, including the United States. The organization has responded to natural disasters, both domestically and internationally, by providing medical relief and empowering volunteers. The organization is a 4-star charity as well as a BBB-accredited charity and is included in the “Philanthropy 400”.
