There is a shortage of 169 medicines in government hospitals

At a media briefing yesterday, former Minister of Health Rajitha Senaratne stated that there is a shortage of about 169 types of drugs distributed by the Pharmaceutical Corporation in government hospitals.

State Minister of Pharmaceuticals, Supplies and Regulatory Affairs Prof. Channa Jayasumana has responded to a statement made by the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa.