NAVY WINS ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD – 2012

Introduces new drug infusion system for Thalassaemia patients

The Navy has introduced a new drug infusion system which is highly important for Thalassaemia patients for the removal of excess iron deposits gathered in vital organs of patients as a result of frequent blood transfusions needed for the treatmentof thedisease.

This Drug infusion system has won the Engineering Excellence Award – 2012 that was presented by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), for its manufacturing excellence.

The awards winning drug infusion system was developed by the Research and Development Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy. It has brought about a great deal of relief to many patients who could not afford the expensive system. This equipment has been manufactured at a relatively low unit cost of approximately Rs. 4,500; whereas imported equipment of its kind would cost over Rs. 50,000 per unit.

The Navy said in a statement that it fulfils its national obligations in many spheres and contributes to the development of the nation.

The Navy’s venturing into the field of medical research and technology successfully sets an example for other institutions and professionals as well. The Navy would continue to contribute to serve the nation in the same vein as it did to liberate the nation from terrorism, the statementsaid.

The award was received by the Director General Training of the Sri Lanka Navy, Real Admiral M.U.K.B. Bandara at the IESL’s 106th Annual sessions which were held at the BMICH on October 19, 2012.

This equipment has been manufactured at a relatively low unit cost of approximately Rs. 4,500; whereas imported equipment of its kind would cost over Rs. 50,000 per unit.