FIELD HOSPITAL SET UP IN CHETTIKULAM TO SERVE INJURED CVILIANS

The field hospital in Chettikulam donated by the Government of France is presently in operation to serve the civilians fleeing the LTTE terrorist and arriving in Government-controlled areas, our correspondent in Vavunia said.

The activities of this hospital were observed by the visiting dignitaries of France and Britain yesterday (29) to obtain first-hand impression of the relief efforts underway.

The fully equipped 100-bed field hospital is backed by a 75 strong medical team and support staff. The staff, including surgeons from France, is carrying out surgeries on a daily basis on civilians who have suffered injuries at the hands of LTTE cadres who fired on them as they fled towards Government-controlled areas. Read more ...