Misinformation hampers battle against pandemic - Australian HC

Misinformation on COVID-19 hampers the inoculation drive and the measures implemented to contain the virus, says the High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, Mr. David Holly.

During a meeting with Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella yesterday (Sep. 13) Mr. Holly noted that the spread of misinformation has affected both Sri Lanka and Australia.

Australia has provided financial assistance adding up to nearly USD 11 million to Sri Lanka so far to support the island nation’s efforts to control the pandemic situation.

In a tweet, Minister Rambukwella expressed his gratitude to the Australian people for the aid extended to Sri Lanka at this critical time.

He was thankful for the encouraging words Mr. Holly had with regards to the COVID vaccination program in Sri Lanka.

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It was an honour to meet with H.E. David Holly, HC of @AusHCSriLanka today who presented a token celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties between #Australia & #lka. I was thankful for the encouraging words H.E. had with regards to the #vaccinationrollout in #lka. pic.twitter.com/h1lpzzyX65

— Keheliya Rambukwella (@Keheliya_R) September 13, 2021

In the meantime, the High Commissioner of the Maldives to Sri Lanka, Mr. Omar Razak also called on the health minister yesterday.

The focus of this discussion has fallen on the furthering the bilateral relations of the two nations, future exchange programs for knowledge and resource share including medicines.

I was privileged to meet with H.E. @OmarARazak, HC of @MDVinSriLanka. Renewing friendships, much was discussed with regards to furthering the bilateral ties both nations have including future exchange programs for knowledge & resource share including medicines. pic.twitter.com/ikgomHEmfU

— Keheliya Rambukwella (@Keheliya_R) September 13, 2021