WHO assures full support for Sri Lanka to overcome current health-related challenges

G.L. Peiris has met with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Sri Lanka Dr. Alaka Singh, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the current challenges Sri Lanka is facing, particularly with regard to pharmaceutical products.

During the discussion, the Foreign Minister outlined the multiple challenges currently encountered by the country and thanked the WHO Representative for the proactive steps undertaken by her Office to support the Government at this difficult juncture. Dr. Singh assured the Minister of the WHO’s full support for Sri Lanka to overcome the current health-related challenges, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Minister Peiris conveyed the sincere appreciation of the Government of Sri Lanka for the strong, consistent and continuous support received from WHO, in particular the Country Office in Sri Lanka, as well as the support of many foreign countries in assisting the Government address the current health related challenges.