COLOMBO (News 1st) -HOPE worldwide, a leading international humanitarian organization in the United States, has facilitated a generous in-kind donation of urgent medicinal supplies worth $2,740,498.32, an estimate of Rs.

1,017,958,100.964 (LKR) to the people of Sri Lanka.This was consequent to the request made by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., and under the purview of Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe.In response to serving the materially poor, sick, and suffering throughout the world, HOPE worldwide was established in 1991.

HOPE WW partners with countries in need equip volunteers, responds to disasters, and strengthens communities to inspire greater hope in our world.

With a global network of volunteers, churches, and corporate partners, HOPEww mobilizes and delivers much-needed relief when disaster strikes.This will be the first consignment from HOPE worldwide to the people of Sri Lanka containing essential medicines like that serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) such as fluoxetine and Desvenlafaxine Succinate ER, antimalarials such as hydroxychloroquine sulfate and high blood pressure medicines such as Cartia XT and timolol maleate.“It is only through strong partnerships and the generosity of our donors that we can respond during these critical times and help to support communities affected by the tragedy,” said Dave Malutinok, president and CEO of HOPE worldwide.This venture is in cooperation with the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka at a time when international aid and medicinal supplies are of vital importance to the island nation.

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