Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa today acknowledged that Sri Lanka is facing a shortage of dialysis needles, citing an issue with the supplier. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Jayatissa explained that the supplier selected to provide the needle had failed to provide the required needle type. He further said that, due to this reason, the government was unable to purchase the necessary dialysis needles, resulting in a shortage. The Health Minister said that, however, a different supplier has been selected, and that purchasing was being made from outside. Minister Jayatissa said that funds have been allocated to state hospitals and…
Hospitals facing a shortage of dialysis needles : Health Minister
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