The unit which was established in 2012 with one bed now has more facilities and four beds. Patients seeking the service of Kandy, Mahiyanganaya and Monaragala hospitals can obtain the service from Badulla hospital without having to travel long distances, they said.

Arrangements have been made to establish a kidney transplant unit and an eight storeyed building at Badulla General Hospital premises. The new unit and the building to be built will offer advanced services for kidney patients and to reduce congestion, the Health Ministry sources added.