2 October 2023 03:25 pm Views - 839
The Health Ministry has suspended the emergency purchases of medicines following various hiccups associated with the emergency purchase procedures.
This was revealed by Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella during a news briefing held today in Colombo.
"There have been hiccups linked to emergency purchases which resulted in misconceptions about the procedure," he underscored.
However, he said that although the emergency of purchases have been suspended, the process will be re-implemented in the event of any emergencies such as another pandemic.
Meanwhile, the Minister stated that about 170 to 200 drugs are currently in short supply.