28th May 2021 15:25:31 Hours
Troops of the 233 Brigade took steps to convert one ward at Vakarai Base Hospital to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) in the event of any surge in the number of infectees of COVID-19 in the region. The ICC at Base Hospital Vakarai has begun operations since Saturday (22) onwards.
The ICC was made a reality with the support of the Health officials and workers at Vakarai hospital in coordination with the Commander, 233 Brigade, enabling the accommodation COVID patients in an emergency. Troops completed the project as per guidelines given by Colonel Wasantha Hewage, Commander, 233 Brigade.
