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September 2013
Oxonian Heart Foundation (OHF) is championing in partnership with NCH
OHF plans to introduce cardiac care to the North and surrounding regions by partnering with the North Central Hospital (NCH). NCH is a modern hospital located in Thirunalvely, near the University of Jaffna campus. The hospital has pledged to contribute its facilities. The OHF will finance a support team from Oxford University for training and monitoring, purchase specialist cardiac equipment and allocate USD 300,000 to treat destitute patients during the first year. The first round of surgeries commenced on the 6th of July. Having already raised USD 600,000, OHF is looking for an additional 1.4 million USD to complete their mission.
On the 15th August, a group of Students from the University of Jaffna are cycling from Jaffna to Colombo in the ‘Cycle for Life’ campaign to raise awareness and fundinging for a humanitarian cause that the Oxonian Heart Foundation (OHF) is championing in partnership with the Northern Central Hospital (NCH) in Jaffna. see Sunday Times article for full details
The Northern Central Hospital has identified core staff to be trained at cardiac surgical units in Colombo as a prelude to starting the programme. These members of staff were interviewed by me and are clearly enthusiastic and dedicated and most importantly are willing to learn and are looking forward to being part of an innovative team. <