Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

SLA's South Sudan-based SRIMED's service appreciated

June 11, 2021

Sri Lanka Army's (SLA) South Sudan based Sri Lankan 7th contingent-run SRIMED Level II Hospital in Bor has been highly appreciated recently with respect to performance of duties with optimum knowledge, experience, diligence and skills particularly in the management of mass casualty readiness.

SLA sources said, a team led by Deputy Force Medical Officer Lt. Col. Dr Riffat Zaman of the UNMISS evaluated the Operational Readiness Assessment on the Hospital’s functional aspect and shared recommendations.

The team highly appreciated preparedness for medical service, cooperation and coordination among staff members with the team as well as with Sector East, preparedness for COVID 19 infection preventive measure, COVID 19 PCR facility, emergency treatment preparedness of emergency department and capabilities of Air Medical Evacuation Team during practical exercise, the SLA further stated.