THE 61 INFANTRY DIVISION, THROUGH THEIR IMPECCABLE COLLABORATION, ENSURED THE SAFE TRANSFER OF VACCINES

Under the supervision of the Brigade Commander of the 613 Infantry Brigade, a rescue mission was conducted at the Athuraliya Medical Officer of Health office on 4 June 2014. A stock of immunization vaccines (PENTA/OPV/JE/MMR/DP/DPT) worth 4.5 million rupees, intended for children aged 1 to 3 years, was securely stored in the office of the Medical Officer of Health on Amalagoda Road, Athuraliya, amidst concerns of flooding from the overflowing Nilwala River. Medical Officer of Health Office staff were safely evacuated with the WMZ 551B armored vehicle assistance from the 4th Mechanized Infantry Regiment stationed at the 613 Infantry Brigade. Subsequently, the vaccine stock and accompanying staff were safely transported from Athuraliya to the Akuressa Medical Officer of Health office. Two officers and eight other rankers participated in this mission, including the Commanding Officer of the 3(V) Gemunu Watch.