Summary
- An India-gifted free ambulance service in Sri Lanka, called Suwaseriya 1990, is facing challenges and needs critical support.
- The service, funded by India and run by Sri Lanka, has attended to millions of calls and emergencies with promptness and efficiency.
- Sri Lanka’s financial crisis has impacted the service, leading to staff shortages, vehicle maintenance issues, and funding constraints.
- Efforts to sustain the service include private sector donations, but more support may be needed to ensure its continued operation.
