Minister Basil Rajapaksa was addressing
those who attended the ceremony held in connection with the opening of
maternity and child care clinics at Kadigahawatta, Heenatiyana and
Ethgala in the Katana Electorate recently. Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle
MP presided over the event which was organised under the guidance of
President, Liya Abhiman Organisation, and Attorney Pushpa Rajapaksa.
Minister Basil Rajapaksa said that modern buildings with all facilities
will be constructed for this purpose and existing ones will be improved
to meet the requirements with the Economic Development Ministry Funds.
The upgraded clinics will have rest
rooms, TV facilities and play areas for children who accompany their
mothers. He added that already health facilities in about 8,300 schools
in the island have been improved in accordance with UNICEF policies.
The Minister Rajapaksa observed that the rural development concept in
the Mahinda Chinthana Manifesto is now been implemented in the rural
areas. It was the government’s aim to develop infrastructure in these
areas but also their health facilities. An efficient health protection
system would ensure a healthy younger generation which would be an asset
to the country.
Drawing attention to the success of small and
medium scale development projects following the end of the war, Minister
Basil Rajapaksa stressed that it was the duty of mothers and all
officials to protect the maternity clinics. He has also instructed the
respective local councils to ensure these policies are effectively
implemented.
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