Government Medical Officers Association states that the stock of 140 types of essential medicines given to patients has been exhausted.
Dr. Chamil Wijeratne, the media spokesperson of the Government Medical Officers’ Association, stated that it is a serious challenge to maintain health services in both national hospitals and Gramia hospitals.
Mr. Ravi Kumudesh, president of the Health Professionals Association, states that 80% of the drugs given under Indian loan assistance are unregistered drugs.