It is reported that 400 types of medicines have been purchased under emergency purchases and distributed to hospitals.
Dr. Saman Ratnayake, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Health has stated that 378 types of medicines received under the Indian loan schemes have also been distributed to the hospitals.
He further mentioned that there is a shortage of 77 types of medicines in hospitals.
Meanwhile, the Association of Government Medical Officers had called a press conference yesterday to explain the situation in the health service.