Both the projects are part of the UNICEF-supported Tsunami Infrastructure Reconstruction Programme in Sri Lanka.

The new maternity and paediatric ward complex, costing Rs 103.5 million, will serve more than 45,000 people in the area and include: a paediatric ward, maternity ward, emergency treatment unit and an administrative block. Each ward has a capacity of 30 beds.

The Regional Medical Supplies Division will serve the Kalmunai Regional Director of Health Service areas and its population of 422,000. It will be the regional hub for 13 medical officers of health areas and 32 regional health facilities which include: three Base Hospitals, eight District Hospitals, four Divisional hospitals, and 13 Central dispensaries. Other facilities that will use the RMSD are the STD Unit, Tuberculosis Control unit, and anti-malaria control unit.

The Rs 50 million facility will store all medical supplies required for the Kalmunai RDHS area - vaccines, drugs and medical supplies.