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To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
07th February 2026 14:43:10 Hours
In parallel with the 78th Independence Day celebrations, the 521 Infantry Brigade organized a blood donation programme on 06 February 2026 with the objective of supporting the urgent blood requirement of the Point Pedro Base Hospital.
The programme was conducted at the request of the Blood Bank of the Point Pedro Base Hospital and under the instructions of the 52 Infantry Division. The initiative was supervised by the Brigade Commander of the 521 Infantry Brigade Headquarters, Senior Officer Brigadier Dhammika Jayaratne psc, and carried out in close coordination with the Vadamarachchi North Divisional Secretariat - Point Pedro.
The blood donation campaign, held at the premises of the Vadamarachchi North Divisional Secretariat - Point Pedro, witnessed the participation of: 113 Officers and Other Ranks from Infantry Brigades and Battalions under the 52 Infantry Division, 11 Officers from the Point Pedro Police Station and Representatives of 13 Government institutions and civilians in the area.
All donors contributed voluntarily in response to the urgent need for blood to facilitate emergency medical treatments, surgical procedures and general transfusion requirements at the Point Pedro Base Hospital.
This timely initiative reflects the continued commitment of the Sri Lanka Army towards supporting national health services and strengthening civil-military cooperation while commemorating a significant national event.
