[In Brief]

YMBA donations to Cancer Hospital

The YMBA Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia makes substantial donations annually in cash and kind to the Maharagama Cancer Hospital.

This year too the YMBA will hold the event on Sunday, November 4 from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. at the Maharagama Cancer Hospital and Cancer Home.

Medical officers perturbed

Kandy Sp. Cor.

Medical officers of the Central Province have expressed their disillusionment over the dictatorial behaviour of the Director of Health Services in the Central Province. They say the director handles the affairs high-handedly.

If the situation continues to remain, the medical officers of the CP would resort to trade union actions to have their rights won.

IESL award for Navy's Thalassaemia invention

The Thalassaemia Drug Infusion System invented by the Sri Lanka Navy has won the Engineering Excellence Award - 2012. The award was presented by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), for its manufacturing excellence.

The award was received by Director General Training of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral M.U.K.B. Bandara at the IESL’s 106th Annual Sessions which were held at the BMICH on Friday. The new drug infusion system for Thalassemia patients is important for the removal of excess iron deposits gathered in vital organs of patients as a result of frequent blood transfusions needed for the treatment of the disease.

The award winning drug infusion system was developed by the Research and Development Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy. It has brought about a great deal of relief to many patients who cannot afford the expensive system.

The equipment has been manufactured at a relatively low unit cost of approximately Rs. 4,500, whereas imported equipment of its kind that cost over Rs. 50,000 for a unit.

A spokesman for the Navy said the Navy would continue such efforts which benefit the civilian society as well.

COSLAM lecture

The Conference of Sri Lankan Malays [COSLAM] and the trustees of Wekanda Jumma Masjid will be held its monthly Islamic lecture series 'In the Shade of the Holy Qur'an' today at the Wekanda Jumma Masjid from 10.30 a.m. upto Luhar prayers.

Contributions could be made to A/c No. 73775565 of Beruwala Bank of Ceylon branch. For details contact: 072-4878968/0721053226.

Stars in Harmony

The Old Boys' Association of Mahinda College presents 'Stars in Harmony 2012' with 'Lankika and the Golden Chimes' at the Kularatne Hall, Ananda College, Colombo 10 on November 3 at 6.30 p.m.

Proceeds are Towards the School Development Fund.

Annesley Malawana, Anil Bhareti, Mariazelle Gunatilleke, Ronnie Leitch, Errol Fernando, Corrine de Almeida and 'Derana Dream Stars' Chetana Ranasinghe will be in attendance.

Kidney patient needs help

Suresh Gayan Mendis (35) of katubedda, Moratuwa, a father of two girls, has been diagnosed with End Stage kidney failure. Consultant Nephrologist Dr. M. Nazar has advised urgent transplant.

A good Samaritan has agreed to donate a kidney, but Suresh, an Office Assistant at the Sri Jayawardenepura University is in need of funds to meet expenses connected with the surgery.

Your contribution could be credited to Suresh Gayan Mendis A/c No. 097200102332417 of People's Bank, Gangodawila branch.

Hearing impairment: appeal for help

Two-year-old baby Senehas Randilu, son of P.V. Janitha Sampath de Alwis of "Samaragiri", Mathugama, Polgampola is suffering from hearing impairment from birth. Consultant ENT Surgeon Dr. A.D.K.S.N. Yasawardana of the Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo has recommended a cochlear implant surgery.

The cost of the imported implant model is around Rupees 32 lakhs and the parents who are of poor income group appeal for assistance for this worthy cause.