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SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS

(JAFFNA)

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.

24th August 2023 15:45:55 Hours

513 Infantry Brigade Troops Donate Blood to Tellipalei Base Hospital

513 Infantry Brigade initiates another humanitarian intervention to be in line with the forthcoming 28th Brigade Day Anniversary. A blood donation campaign was organized by the troops of the 513 Infantry Brigade with the collaboration of Tellipalei Base Hospital, under the conceptual guidance of the Commander, Security Forces – Jaffna, Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc on 19 August 2023.

Under the guidance and supervision of General Officer Commanding, 51 Infantry Division, Major General Wajira Welagedara RSP VSV USP ndc and the Commander, 513 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier MR Razick RSP, the campaign was conducted with the participation of more than 150 troops, including Officers and Other Ranks of under command Battalions.

Further, the blood donation campaign was conducted with the assistance of Dr. M Remance, Tellipalei Base Hospital and the Tellipalei Blood Bank. During the campaign, troops donated more than 126 pints of blood.