5 January 2024 03:01 pm Views - 918
Colombo, Jan 05 (Daily Mirror) - Former Deputy Director of Health Services attached to the Medical Supplies Division, Dr. Herath Kumara was apprehended by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today over the alleged involvement in the substandard human immunoglobulin scandal.
The arrest took place at the Health Ministry premises this afternoon.
Dr. Kumara is expected to face legal proceedings as he is set to be produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court later today.
With regard to the ongoing investigations related to the substandard Immunoglobulin scandal, several officials including the former Health Secretary, Director of the Medical Supplies Division are currently in remand custody.
Trade unions representing health professionals have raised concerns that the recent arrests made by the CID in connection with the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections are only targeting lower-level individuals, while the masterminds behind the scandal remain at large.