evidence: The Akuressa Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (MPCS) has initiated the construction of a five-story hospital at a cost of Rs. 170 million in Akuressa. The foundation stone was laid by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Vijitha Herath. [...] He noted that the Akuressa Cooperative Society is setting an example with this endeavor. [...] The Akuressa MPCS, chaired by W.T.K. Rajapaksa and a JVP-led committee for nearly 20 years, has earned profits amounting to Rs. 2 billion, which will be utilized for the construction of the hospital. (Newswire)