The ship’s crew of USNS Fall River, the Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship, carried out the awareness program on sea water purification and related training drills at the Port of Hambantota. The exercise helped to impart much needed knowledge to the Sri Lanka Naval personnel as to how sea water is purified and distributed among people battered by disaster situations. Thirty (30) naval personnel from the Sri Lanka Navy took part in this program.

Further, Medical Officers and staff of USNS Fall River conducted several medical clinics at the Tissamaharama Base Hospital, providing medical facilities to the people in and around the area. The series of clinics included an eye clinic, a dental clinic, and OPD clinic as well.

Over 200 residents in the area received treatment as a result of this initiative.