Bribery Commission to probe over Rs. 2,500 million reagent purchases at CNH

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Colombop, September 25 (Daily Mirror) - The Bribery Commission has decided to launch an investigation into the purchase and misuse of laboratory reagents worth over Rs. 2,500 million at the Colombo National Hospital (CNH).

The Commission said in a written statement that it will investigate the procurement of expired or nearly expired reagents, as well as the improper standardization of purchased materials.

Several officials, including the current Health Secretary, the former Deputy Director General of Health Services of the National Hospital, specialist doctors, and laboratory technicians, have been accused of purchasing machinery and reagents from a single selected company.

The inquiry follows a complaint filed by specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa with both the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Bribery Commission. The CID has already begun recording preliminary evidence in the matter.

Dr. Sanjeewa had previously raised concerns about delays in addressing the issue. In response, the Bribery Commission has confirmed that it will commence investigations immediately.

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Dr Prasad Edirisooriya Thursday, 25 September 2025 08:30 AM

Minister also. Why minister is a baby?

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Rakitha W Thursday, 25 September 2025 10:34 AM

If the minister is involved, he too should be investigated. We voted for good governance for a lawful country, not individuals or a party. At the moment, only NPP is capable of carrying out that. All the other parties have already shown and proven they're crooks and misfits, who are only good at embellishments.

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Pina R Balusinha Thursday, 25 September 2025 10:23 AM

I agree, the Health minister must approve all at the end! Why his name is no there?

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Ram P Thursday, 25 September 2025 03:21 PM

If the issue relates to past purchases prior to this government taking office, then the officials who were involved in the imports at that time will be responsible. Let us see what the Minister or CID got to say

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Rakitha W Thursday, 25 September 2025 10:30 AM

Great development! That's the way to go.

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Gunapala Thursday, 25 September 2025 11:25 AM

This case is ten times more than the alleged crime committed by Keheliya so why doesn't government arrest responsible health minister

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Kirihāmi Thursday, 25 September 2025 01:07 PM

No one gets arrested at the probing stage and this commission can only direct the police and the courts. Then what's right may happen.

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Realistica Adams Thursday, 25 September 2025 04:27 PM

Of course the Minister has to be involved, just going by their rotten culture. Investigations will definitely probe this aspect. Those hypocrites who back rogues and murderers in these columns should hide their faces in shame.

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