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Life-saving drugs fully stocked despite essential medicine shortage
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed in Parliament today (22) that there is currently a shortage of 33 essential medicines in
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Addressing the parliamentary session, the Minister stated that out of 618 essential medicines, stocks of 585 are currently available. He noted that all 13 life-saving medicines are in stock, bringing the availability of life-saving drugs to 100%. Out of the 618 medicines classified as essential, 585 are available across health institutions, leaving only 33 in short supply.
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