INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A number of doctors have actually reported a severe shortage of medications at several hospitals, including the Maharagama Cancer
Hospital.However, speaking at an interview held at the Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) earlier today (15 Feb.) Specialist Paedriatic
Sanjeewa Gunasekera kept in mind that the crisis has been reduced to a degree at the Maharagama Cancer Hospital, owing to the contributions
made by people.He likewise advised all those interested in donating to the health center, both private individuals and business alike, to
call the Director of the Hospital in this regard
Gunasekera even more noted that the medical facility has a different division to ignore and accept donations.Speaking on the intensity of
the number of people diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis in Sri Lanka, Dr
Suraj Perera raised concerns that there is an evident increase in the number of child cases being reported.He kept in mind that at least 900
children are being identified with cancer within a duration of one year, of which nearly 250 succumb to the illness.Dr
Perera specified, however, that a bulk of cases reported among kids can be treated totally, if identified early.
