[2011-12-30 12:16:08]

Sri Lanka Army is continuously assisting the civil administrative authorities to develop infrastructure facilities of families newly resettled in Vadamarachchi.

In addition, troops of the 55 Division serving in the area are working towards enhancing the economy, education, health of the villagers and providing them with shelter under the housing project of Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna.

Recently the Civil Affairs Office of the 55 Division organized a one day medial camp for the people living in Kevil, Vettilaikerni and Kaddaikadu. Over 100 villagers were treated at the medical camp held at Kevil Government Tamil Mixed School on 23rd December.

Medical Officer of Health of Point Pedro hospital Dr. G. Senthuran and Dr. S. Vasuthevan assisted by the Commanding Officer of the 4th Sri Lanka Medical Corps of Palaly Lieutenant Colonel H. Amadoru and Medical Officer of the 55 Division Lieutenant N.G.C. Priyashantha conducted the programme.

On instruction of General Officer Commanding 55 Division Brigadier Ruwan Kulathunge, Civil Affairs Officer of the Division Lieutenant Colonel C.P.J.N. De Silva coordinated the medical camp.