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Sitting of Wednesday, 20 August 2025

10th Parliament· 14 debates· 158 speeches· 65 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: NMRA Data Deletion Incident (Q.1/2025) 11 speeches
    • The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB

      AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media for details on the reported deletion of data from National Medicines Regulatory Authority computers, including the date it was reported and the names and addresses of officers allegedly involved. He also sought confirmation on whether the deletion enabled large-scale fraud and requested an update on the progress of investigations into the incident.

      Corruption & Governance ReformHealthcare Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB

      AI summary Deputy Minister Hansaka Wijemuni, answering on behalf of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, stated that data deletion connected to the NMRA occurred on 9 July 2021 and that two EPIC Lanka officers were arrested in relation to it. He said a case is ongoing in the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court following an NMRA complaint, with the CID Digital Forensics Laboratory investigating and one suspect having given a handwritten statement admitting the deletion resulted from his actions. Digital devices and system snapshots have been sent to the Government Analyst’s Department and University of Moratuwa experts, and investigations remain incomplete pending their reports.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB

      AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha asked whether investigations into alleged drug rackets linked to the NMRA, including alleged data deletion and the involvement of technical staff, had identified the masterminds who directed those actions. He referenced public allegations during the previous Government and the remanding of a former Minister in related cases.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB

      AI summary Investigations into the matter are ongoing, with the case currently before the court. The Ministry has submitted its inquiry reports to assist the judicial process, which is expected to determine those responsible.

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    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about National Medicines Regulatory Authority oversight in the Northern Province, stating that 18 pharmacies were reportedly operating without registration. He referred to alleged trafficking of Pregabalin to Vavuniya in 2022 through a pharmacy linked to a medical administrator, and asked why licensing in the North was being neglected by Ministry officials. He also questioned what action would be taken regarding the alleged deletion of data relating to a Jaffna pharmacy.

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    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary Raised a question concerning the National Medicines Regulatory Authority, referring specifically to an incident involving the deletion of data. The query sought clarification in that context regarding the NMRA.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary The Member raised concerns relating to the NMRA data deletion issue, stating that records of a Jaffna pharmacy had reportedly been completely deleted and seeking clarification. He also alleged that 18 pharmacies in Jaffna were operating without licences, linked this to the trafficking and sale of Pregabalin and related court cases, and questioned the Ministry over alleged neglect by the RDHS in licensing oversight in the Northern Province.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that unregistered pharmacies remain widespread despite the 2015 NMRA Act providing for registration and standards, due to delayed implementation. He said the Government is now moving to register such pharmacies within a reasonable timeframe while Food and Drug Inspectors have conducted raids and filed cases. He urged Members to support enforcement and encourage unregistered pharmacies to register, despite requests to avoid strict implementation.

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