At present there is a shortage of about 40 types of drugs in government hospitals in the country, according to the State Ministry of Pharmaceutical Products Supply and Regulation.
Its secretary Dr. Saman Ratnayake said that stocks of another 60 drugs would be sufficient for a period of a week to a month. He said the ministry was paying close attention to the existing drug shortage..
Steps have already been taken to facilitate drug importers under Indian loan assistance.
In addition, steps have been taken to issue letters of credit of US $ 7 million from Bank of Ceylon and US $ 7 million from People’s Bank. He also said he plans to raise another $ 20 million to alleviate the situation.
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