Aug 11, Colombo: Heart to Heart International, a renowned global humanitarian organization based in the United States, has donated another consignment of urgent lifesaving medicines worth over US$ 12.8 million to Sri Lanka.
In response to a request made by the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the U.S. Mahinda Samarasinghe, Heart to Heart International (HHI) has donated urgent cancer medicines worth $12,802,367.66 USD (approximately LKR 4.29 billion) to the people of Sri Lanka
The latest donation includes sunitinib malate which is an oncology drug used to treat certain types of cancers (kidney, pancreas and intestinal).
Facilitated by the Presidential Secretariat, Ministry of Health and Disaster Management Center (DMC) in Sri Lanka and the Embassy, the donation is due to arrive in Colombo, Sri Lanka, via air on 13th August 2023, at no cost to the people of Sri Lanka.
Heart to Heart International has borne all expenses, and the donation will be received by the Ministry of Health for immediate distribution.
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington, D.C. greatly appreciated the continued assistance provided by Heart to Heart International.
Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Heart to Heart International (HHI) is a global humanitarian organization focused on improving access to health. Since its inception in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth $2.6 billion to more than 130 countries, including within the United States. HHI responds to natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. The organization is a 4-star Charity Navigator charity, a BBB Accredited charity and is on the “Philanthropy 400.”
Aug 11, Colombo: In response to a request made by the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the U.S., the Heart to Heart International (HHI) has donated urgent cancer medicines worth over $ 12 million to Sri Lanka.
Source : Colombo Page