Feature Articles
Members are going to Matara city on 4th Feb 2005 for a fact finding trip to see the Matara Government Hospital's Maternity Ward. This ward has been damaged by the Tsunami. We are at the moment in the process of getting the approval by the Health Department.The Rotary Club of Astley U.K. will handle part of the project or in collaboration with other Clubs such as Suita West Rotary Club, Japan & Rotary Club of Chester U.K. Once the paper work has been done a the progress of this project will be documented below.
Progress reports of the Hospital Project
After visiting Matara members decided to construct of a Psychiatric ward. This is a crying need in the area as the Matara is badly effected by Tsunami and huge no of people who have lost their loved once need Psychiatric treatment and infact already there have been some suicidal cases. The Doctor-in-charge is very keen that such a ward is essential and they already have Psychiatric Doctors. Some of our senior Rotarians including our President Dr. Chandana Jayawardena visited the area two weeks ago and are confident that once the ward is constructed and handed over to the Hospital, it will be maintained well and serve the people in the Matara and Hambantota area. The letter from the Doctor is herewith attached. The cost of the project is about US$ 40,000.00 (Forty thousand) and already some Rotary Clubs abroad have pledged support and we wonder whether you would consider to be a co-sponsor of this project. We also understand that this project is not in Governemnts agenda and the Hospital administration is seeking help from service organisation like us.
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A mail from Rotary Club of Chester 1/3/2005 --- quote -----We have discussed your recommendarion at our recent Council Meeting, and fully support your recommendation that our monies should be put towards building a psychiatric ward at the Matara Hospital. We trust your judgement, and know that you will make the best possible use of the funds. Aprogress report and a few photos would help us to create some positive publicity here in Chester. ---- unqote ----.
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Reply to Rotary Club of Chester 1/3/2005 ---quote--- Thanks for your email. We are indeed pleased to hear that your council members have come forward to help this worthy casue. It is our Presidents and Club members view that this Pschyatric ward will be great help to the people who lost their loved ones during Tsunami and also in the future as this will serve a large area in the southern region of our Island. We will assure you correct use of your funds with proper accounting while keeping you informed of the progress of the project on a regular basis. We will be tabling your letter at our weekly meeting on the 2nd March 2005. ---unquote---.
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A mail from Rotary Club of Chester 1/3/2005 --- quote -----We have discussed your recommendarion at our recent Council Meeting, and fully support your recommendation that our monies should be put towards building a psychiatric ward at the Matara Hospital. We trust your judgement, and know that you will make the best possible use of the funds. Aprogress report and a few photos would help us to create some positive publicity here in Chester. ---- unqote ----.
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Reply to Rotary Club of Chester 1/3/2005 ---quote--- Thanks for your email. We are indeed pleased to hear that your council members have come forward to help this worthy casue. It is our Presidents and Club members view that this Pschyatric ward will be great help to the people who lost their loved ones during Tsunami and also in the future as this will serve a large area in the southern region of our Island. We will assure you correct use of your funds with proper accounting while keeping you informed of the progress of the project on a regular basis. We will be tabling your letter at our weekly meeting on the 2nd March 2005. ---unquote---.
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