Italian donation

The Italian government has allocated 250,000 Euros (330,000 US dollars) to the World Health Organisation, following the appeal for the Common Humanitarian Action Plan of the United Nations for Sri Lanka, launched in Colombo last week.

The Italian contribution will fund activities implemented by the WHO under the project "Ensuring Delivery of Health Interventions in conflict affected ares".

The intervention of the WHO is aimed in particular at improving essential health services for the displaced population in the Northern districts of Sri Lanka due to the current conflict, by intensifying the systems for control of epidemics. The activities will include the distribution of essential drugs and medical provisions, as well as strengthening the health system at a local level, including psychological support both to the displaced and to the hosting communities.