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Current drug situation manageable despite certain flaws: Keheliya
The government has taken several measures to tackle temporary shortages of medicines despite certain flaws, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today.
He said the current drug situation is manageable and that the Ministry of Health has initiated a programme to address these issues and move forward.
"A comprehensive report on this matter has been prepared and will be submitted to the Cabinet soon," the Minister said.
The government has taken several measures to tackle temporary shortages of medicines where Sri Lanka produces 19 different types of medicines, and the plan is to add 17 additional
drugs to this list by the next quarter, he added.
"Over the next two years, we aim to increase the production of domestically made medicines by 30% to 35%," he said.
He emphasized the implementation of a crucial programme under the guidance of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to prevent future shortages of drugs in the country.
The Minister highlighted that the government has taken measures to enhance the efficiency of the procurement process for importing medicines, with particular focus on ensuring their quality.
These statements were made by Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella during a media briefing held today (02) at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) under the theme 'One Way to a Stable Country'.
Minister Keheliya Rambukwella further remarked that the health sector in the country has received significant attention at international and regional levels, acknowledging Sri Lanka's exceptional dedication to free healthcare..
"Irrespective of the chosen import procedures, the process itself takes a minimum of nine months to complete. Upon discussing the issue with the Cabinet, the President understood the situation well and engaged with the Ministry of Finance to establish an immediate schedule for the import of drugs," Minister Rambukwella said.
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