Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni has proposed holding monthly drug review meetings in every hospital to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medicines.
He made these remarks during an inspection visit to the Matara District General Hospital.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that such review meetings are vital for identifying potential drug shortages in advance and implementing timely corrective measures. He noted that the initiative would also help maintain continuous medicine supplies within hospitals, including through regional procurement where necessary.
Dr. Wijemuni further stressed that maintaining adequate stocks of essential medicines at all times would offer a sustainable solution to recurring drug shortage issues.
He added that the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka is consistently working to streamline and strengthen the medicine distribution network through the Medical Supplies Division Sri Lanka.
