In response to a request by the Sri Lanka College of Pediatricians (SLCP), the NCMCAA through its COVID Response Team undertook to build a 5-bed High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the National Institute for Infectious Diseases (NIID) in Angoda. The main objectives of the project, which is being conducted with the support from the Director and staff of the NIID, are to treat critically ill pediatric COVID patients, improve quality of care at the NIID and most importantly, save lives. Following the pandemic, the HDU will be used to treat Dengue Fever and other disease conditions in children.
Total estimated project cost is LKR 6 million
Project description | Renovating and redesigning a building adjoining the existing pediatric ward for the 5-bed HDU | Procuring the required equipment for the HDU | Purchasing the required furniture and other items |
Details | Setting up and complete refurbishment of the ward, patient and staff areas:
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Donations received
Donations were received from the following Alumni members and well-wishers
Donor |
Item |
Quantity |
Sri Lanka-India Society |
Multi para monitors |
5 |
Spa Ceylon |
Infusion pumps |
4 |
Dr Hemantha Sanjeewa Patabendige |
Syringe pumps |
2 |
Mr Samantha Wickremasinghe |
Double bottle sucker machines |
2 |
Drs Tharushi and Pradeep Vithanage and well-wishers from Australia |
Three function ICU beds |
3 |
Photo gallery
Army construction team in action 
Wall and floor tiling 
Wiring & electrical work in progress 
Priyantha checks ceiling and roof 
Aluminum fabrications 
Refurbishment of toilets 
Kosala and Senani receive Multi Para Monitors for the HDU from the Sri Lanka-India Society