The assistance of the health, social services and water supply ministries have been obtained for the purpose, said director of the task force Asela Iddawela.

To be announced mid-January, the action plan recommends the early identification of kidney patients and giving them encouragement to attend medical clinics.

Additionally, three hospitals for kidney patients will be built.

Meanwhile, authorities have raided a trader who had sold an agrochemical containing the banned glyphosate at Wanathvilluwa.

Police have obtained a statement from the trader.