16th January 2024 21:06:46 Hours
In response to the request of Ministry of Defence, under the directions of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army and Commander, Security Forces (Wanni), troops under command to 21 Infantry Division and 212 Infantry Brigade deployed troops at the government hospitals affected by the island-wide strike of minor staff trade unions in the health sector to ensure the smooth run of the essential health services in the country today (16 Jan). The troops of the 21 Infantry Division, 212 Infantry Brigade and 3 Armoured Regiment troops under the unit made their contribution.
The troops deployed at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital and the Government Hospital in Madawachchiya and Kahatagasdigiliya under the supervision of the Commander, Security Forces (Wanni) and Commander, 21 Infantry Division. Accordingly troops deployed in these hospital and Commander Security Forces (Wanni)instructed the General Officer Commanding 21 Infantry Division to stand by for additional troops for further deployment in case of an emergency while ensuring the smooth function of the health services free from inconveniences to the public.
