The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Mahanuwara· 24 July 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Apeksha Hospital Treatment and Medicines (Q.1)

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Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella raised concern over an island-wide shortage of medicines in hospitals, specifically highlighting a serious shortage of paediatric oncology medicines at Apeksha Hospital. Referring to the President’s discussion on 22 July about urgent resolution of the issue, she asked the Deputy Minister to state the expected timeframe for addressing the shortages.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Minister, there is an island-wide shortage of medicines in our hospitals. On 22 July, His Excellency the President discussed resolving this urgently. Especially at Apeksha Hospital, there is a serious shortage of paediatric oncology medicines. Within what timeframe do you expect to resolve this?

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 24 July 2025 ·No. 1754026625097211 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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