These development work had been done at a cost of around 100 million rupees to fulfill many shortages at the hospital which existed for a long period.  

After opening the Ward Complex, the President made an inspection tour of the hospital.

He also registered the first patient to the Male Ward.

The President laid the foundation stone for a five- storey building complex to be constructed in the premises of the hospital.

Around Rs 5,700 million is expected to be spent by the Government for the development work of the Embilipitiya Base Hospital.