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Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Receives Eye Hospital Treatment
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, currently in remand custody, was transported to the National Eye Hospital for specialist examination. The hospital visit followed a medical consultation with a prison health officer that identified the need for specialized ophthalmological assessment.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Shiranthi Rajapaksa was taken to the National Eye Hospital on Wednesday for a specialist eye examination while in remand custody. The former First Lady had been referred to a prison medical specialist the previous day, during which initial health assessments were conducted.
Based on recommendations arising from that consultation, authorities arranged for her to receive care from a specialist doctor at the state hospital. The transfer was carried out to ensure she received appropriate medical attention while in custody.
The move marks the continuation of efforts to address the health needs of the former First Lady during her time in remand. Details regarding the specific nature of her eye condition or the duration of her hospital visit were not immediately available.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa's current remand custody is part of ongoing legal proceedings. Her access to medical care while in custody reflects standard protocols for individuals held in state custody who require specialist health services.