The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa
Coordination among institutions involved in medical supplies is ongoing, with steps being taken to improve the related data system and maintain services without disruption. The Minister confirmed the use of the Swastha software system and identified procurement issues including limited NMRA-registered suppliers, non-submission of bids, high bid prices, and delayed deliveries. He stated that the Ministry’s Medicines Review Committee, with stakeholder participation and ministerial supervision, is addressing these issues.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, the answer is as follows:
¶ 02 (a) (i) Coordination among institutions involved in the medical supply process is being carried out; steps are being taken to further improve the data system. (ii) Despite challenges in the system, services are being maintained without disruption through necessary inter-institutional coordination.
¶ 03 (b) (i) Yes. (ii) Swastha computer software system. (iii) Yes. (iv) Yes. (v) Director-General (Medical Supplies Division). (vi) Identified issues include: 1. Inadequate number of registered suppliers for certain medicines with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). 2. Even registered suppliers sometimes do not submit bids at price-calling. 3. Excessive bid prices by some bidders for certain medicines. 4. Suppliers failing to deliver on time. (vii) A process is in place whereby the Ministry’s Medicines Review Committee meets with participation of all stakeholders, under the supervision of the Minister.
¶ 04 (c) Does not arise.
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