INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Ministry of Health has decided to seek public opinion regarding the drug procurement process.Accordingly, the committee appointed to
investigate the issues pertaining to the purchase of quality medicines and medical equipment will collect the views and opinions of the
public regarding the matter.The Health Ministry emphasized that thereby, any parties can submit their opinions, suggestions and
recommendations relating to the drug procurement process in the country, adding that the submissions must be made to the Ministry of Health
the drug procurement process in the country and introduce a transparent procurement system, ensure continuous supply of high-quality drugs
and make suggestions for the restructuring of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority.The final report of the relevant committee will be
handed over within three months
Accordingly, public views in this regard will be obtained before the report is compiled and any person or organization is given the
opportunity to submit their opinions, the Ministry of Health said.Meanwhile, the Government Radiological Technologists Association (GRTA)
complained that two of the four CT Scanners at the Colombo National Hospital are currently out of order and that as a result, medical
testing procedures are hindered.
