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Ishara Mudugamuwa
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The decision taken by the authorities of Peradeniya Teaching Hospital to temporarily postpone all routine surgeries due to the unavailability of several essential drugs and consumables was reverted after the assurance given by the Medical Supply Division of Health Ministry to provide all necessary drugs and other necessities with immediate effect, Hospital’s director Dr. H.M. Arjuna Thilakarathna said.
In a statement issued today, Dr. Thilakarathna stated all routine surgeries at the hospital, including surgeries of patients already admitted, were suspended until further notice.
He had stated that there was a shortage of several essential drugs and consumable items used for anesthesia and surgery at the hospital.
The decision to suspend routine surgeries came after the matter was taken up during the hospital’s management committee meeting.
Meanwhile, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar who is on an official visit in Sri lanka expressed his concern over this issue and in a twitter message he said “Disturbed to see this news. I am asking High Commissioner Baglay to contact and discuss how India can help,”
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 – 14:26
