Only one linear accelerator out of order; Apeksha Hospital Director clarifies

Colombo, March 13 (Daily Mirror) - The Government Radiology Technologists Association has revealed that three out of the five linear accelerators used for treating cancer patients at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital are currently out of order.

Chanaka Dharmawickrama, the association's chairman, stated that this breakdown has disrupted radiation therapy for approximately 250 patients daily.

As such, he urged the authorities to take immediate action to restore the functionality of the machines and resume treatment without further delay.

However, Apeksha Hospital Director Dr. Aruna Jayasekara told the Daily Mirror that only two machines have malfunctioned, one of which needs to be replaced due to prolonged issues.

"One machine will be back in operation by tomorrow after being repaired. In the meantime, we are in the process of acquiring a new machine, which costs Rs. 800 million," he stated.