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Colombo, May 7 (Daily Mirror) - The Government Medical Officers' Forum (GMOF) urged the government to refrain from including the Health Ministry in centralized drug procurement to reduce corruption.
GMOF president Dr. Rukshan Bellana told the Daily Mirror that the existing problem of medicine shortages in the health sector fluctuates between availability. Alongside shortages, the quality of existing medicine stocks is often substandard.
Corruption and centralized drug procurement are identified as the root causes of these issues, he said.
"In Sri Lanka, there is a significant demand for Indian-manufactured medicines, surpassing even that in India itself. In India, hospitals independently place orders directly with manufacturing companies to replenish their drug stocks. However, the situation in Sri Lanka differs, the Health Ministry acquires medicines from a centralized center through tenders. This practice has led to a decline in the quality of drugs and compromised the safety of their usage," Dr. Bellana said.
As the GMOF, Dr. Bellana urged the government to reduce the Health Ministry's involvement in centralized medicine procurement and instead hand over this task to the private sector, following the model adopted by other countries.
Therefore, Dr. Bellana said that the association is ready to propose a mechanism for the government that can help import quality drugs in a corruption-free, high-accountable manner.
Currently, a large number of cancer patients are facing a serious issue without getting their medicines for their diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Bellana said that the proposal is prepared to present a mechanism to the government aimed at importing high-quality drugs with a focus on ensuring corruption-free processes and high accountability.
He also pointed out the urgent nature of the situation, noting that a considerable number of cancer patients are currently unable to access vital medications crucial for their diagnosis and treatment.
can only hope this excellent advice is taken on board Tuesday, 07 May 2024 10:23 PM
EXCELLENT SUGGESTION/REQUEST, THIS WILL WIPE OUT CORRUPTION.
Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 07 May 2024 10:41 PM
OK, then create a new authority and they will transfer the same guys over there. Result is the same. Solution is to put corrupt officials in Jail and confiscate their excess wealth.
Dr Balasuriya Tuesday, 07 May 2024 11:00 PM
What is more important than health as such placing orders with Indian made generic drugs ( Indian copied drugs which are originally researched and produced in Europe and North America ) is SUICIDAL.
He wants commission, Dr. Rukshan shouldn't even be in government job Wednesday, 08 May 2024 07:16 AM
Dr. Rukshan is always advocating for more private involvement. He shouldn't be in government job trying to cut down government services. Giving to private sector will allow for bigger scams like Bond and Sugar scams. Maybe Dr Rukshan can oversea the procurement process if he thinks he is so good. But he is actually total failure. He must be removed from job as soon as possible.
Bandara Wednesday, 08 May 2024 01:40 PM
Dr.Rukshsn is trying to show that his pottuwa group is innocent. Even a new authority is formed it will be the same malpractice. Corrupt official and ministers catchers in the procumbent committees must be jailed. This is happening in all the government agencies.
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