Anuradhapura: In commemoration of World Children’s Day, the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) organized a special guided tour for children receiving treatment at the Thalassemia ward of Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. The initiative aimed to bring joy and inspiration to the children’s lives while expanding their cultural and educational experiences.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the tour was spearheaded by the President of the SVU, Dr. Mrs. Ruwini Rasika Perera. The day-long event allowed the children to visit several historically and culturally significant sites. These included the Wax Museum in Kandy, the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Hanthana Bird Park, and the Ceylon Tea Museum.

The visits provided the children with an opportunity to enrich their knowledge of Sri Lanka’s heritage and natural beauty and create cherished memories beyond the hospital environment. The MoD SVU remains committed to welfare initiatives that offer support, care, a
nd encouragement to children and families in need, reaffirming its dedication to social responsibility and community service.