10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 25 July 2025 ·Oral question: Standing Order 27(2): Renewal of Pharmacy Licences and Training of Pharmacists

Healthcare
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The Leader of the Opposition raised a medicine shortage at Ward 8H of Kalubowila Hospital, citing shortages of pain relief drugs, antibiotics, and vitamins. He said he would submit the shortage list and notice-board photographs to the Minister and requested action to ensure the required medicines are supplied for patients.

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¶ 01 Hon. Minister, I am speaking about a shortage of medicines. Please allow me a minute to speak on this as it concerns the lives of our people. I will forward to you, through our officer, the list concerning Ward 8H at the Kalubowila Hospital together with the notice-board photographs showing shortages of pain reduction drugs, antibiotics and vitamins.

¶ 02 I am handing over this medicine shortage list not to inconvenience you, but to ensure justice for the sick in this country. I am sending you the Kalubowila Hospital shortage list with photos and kindly request that you take action to fulfill these needs. Thank you.

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Hansard, Friday, 25 July 2025 ·No. 1754382585021621 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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