Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama appointed new Chairman of NMRA

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Senior Consultant Physician Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), the Health Ministry announced.

The appointment has been made by newly appointed Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana.

Dr. Wijewickrama replaces Prof. S.D. Jayaratne, whose leadership was challenged as the NMRA faced a spate of allegations with regard to the influx of inferior-quality medicines in the recent past.

Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama once served as a member of the NMRA Board of Directors.

Dr. Wijewickrama is a Senior Consultant Physician at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), who became the first health official to receive the COVID vaccine.

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Devinda Tuesday, 31 October 2023 12:49 PM

Good move. The minister seems to be over powering the mafia.

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Nihal Wijepala Tuesday, 31 October 2023 02:12 PM

I do not know him personally, but I have followed his professional activities. He is a fearless man who works according to his conscience and he always stand for the betterment of patients. Even in dealing with private patients, his management is exemplary. As a medical officer myself I will vouch for that.

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Ram Tuesday, 31 October 2023 02:15 PM

Dr Ananda, You are likely to have some brickbats from the supporters of those who held office before. Be calm and do your work diligently, the people will support you

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Ram Tuesday, 31 October 2023 02:19 PM

The mafia who supported previous corrupt officials and made money will spread rumours to damage your reputation. Do good work and show good results and people will support you.

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Bandu Tuesday, 31 October 2023 02:41 PM

How about removing the other members of the Board who are under the microscope. This excellent choice will be undercut if others are left to do rackets.

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Nilanthi edirisinghe Wednesday, 01 November 2023 09:26 AM

congratulations and God bless you! excellent choice aragalayata Jayaweera

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