No more emergency purchases of medicines

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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.

Comments - 5

This is reality Monday, 02 October 2023 04:09 PM

Aiyo! There goes my everything. Must be thinking why on earth is that darned new virus getting delayed to hit the country. Its the only hope and way to reintroduce emergency orders again before time is up to leave.

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Bandu Monday, 02 October 2023 05:22 PM

Made enough for the time being. Wait for action on second breath.

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Onlooker Monday, 02 October 2023 05:24 PM

There have been hiccups linked to emergency purchases which resulted in misconceptions about the procedure. Ha Ha well said. Hiccups my foot. They are irregularities and frauds, nothing less.

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joshua Monday, 02 October 2023 05:45 PM

may be he has made enough commiss for the next 2 generations at least

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Buddhist Tuesday, 03 October 2023 12:47 AM

Oh! With this action can Keheliya be able to finish rebuilding his palatial residence in Kandy???

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