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CID summons doctors’ union chief to record statement
Procurement of fake Immunoglobulin:
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probing procurement of fake Immunoglobulin by the Health Ministry has asked Deputy Director of the National Hospital Dr. Rukshan Bellana to make a statement and furnish evidence he has in respect of the racket.
Dr. Bellana, who is also the President of the Government Medical Officers’ Forum (GMOF), has been asked to be present at the CID today (28) at 10 am.
SSP K. A. Kavinda Piyasekera has, in a letter addressed to the Director of the National Hospital, stressed the need to obtain Dr. Bellana’s assistance to clarify his statements to the media regarding the fraud in the procurement of fake Immunoglobulin at a cost of Rs 130 mn. Among those who have been remanded in this connection is the former Health Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta.
The CID official has said that Dr. Bellana in his controversial statements disclosed some important facts relating to the investigations and, therefore, the CID needed to speak with him.
Dr. Bellana, President, College of Medical Laboratory Science Ravi Kumudesh and suspended medical officer Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa are leading a campaign against the Health Ministry over a spate of frauds involving officials of the Ministry, at various levels.
Dr. Sanjeewa was suspended in early Nov., 2022 by the Ministry of Health over a public declaration pertaining to malnutrition rates among children in Suriyawewa in 2022.
Dr. Bellana said that many an eyebrow had been raised when the CID visited former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s official residence on Dec 26 to record a statement, just a day after his counsel informed the CID of his client’s readiness to furnish a statement.
In a letter addressed to Director, CID, SSP Prasad Ranasinghe, Counsel U. R. de Silva offered documents including the correspondence between the Health Ministry and Gujarat-based Indian company that contradicted local supplier Sudath Janaka Fernando’s claim that the phials of Immunoglobulin were supplied by them. (SF)
The second day of the “Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya”, held in parallel with the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya” jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office, commenced on Tuesday (13) at 6:30 p.m. under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat premises.
The evening featured musical performances by renowned vocalist Ilyas Beg and the Sri Lanka Air Force Bhakti Gee Troup, accompanied by the Air Force Band. A Vesak lantern exhibition was also held at the venue. The event was attended by the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, along with several senior officials of the Presidential Secretariat.
This Bhakthi Gee programme will continue today [May 14] and tomorrow at the same location. Additionally, a short-eats dansala is being held near the Presidential Secretariat for the benefit of the public visiting Colombo for Vesak, and will continue until May 16.
Meanwhile, a ‘Buth Dansala’ organized jointly by the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Army was inaugurated yesterday near the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of senior military officers. A large number of devotees from across the country attended the event.
In line with the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ and ‘Bauddhaloka Vesak Kalapya’, several Vesak programmes have been organized in the vicinity with the support of the Presidential Secretariat. These include the illumination of nearby government buildings and roads with decorative lights, and the display of Vesak lanterns, with the active participation of the Presidential Secretariat staff.
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The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit (09 May 25), departed the island on Tuesday (13 May).
The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
During the ship’s stay in Colombo, crew members of ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ visited some tourist attractions in the country. In addition, the Commanding Officer and a group of
crew members of the ship called on senior officers of the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) to discuss key hydrographic matters of bilateral importance.
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“Clean Sri Lanka” joins hands to Improve facilities and sanitation at Kotmale Regional Hospital
Following the bus accident in the Garandiella area of Kotmale, a large number of injured individuals were admitted to the Kotmale Regional Hospital for treatment. In response, the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme has collaborated to improve the facilities and sanitation of the hospital.
Accordingly, the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme actively worked to clean the hospital ward complex and the hospital premises, aiming to create a comfortable environment for the patients’ treatment and to enhance other facilities.
A notable aspect was the voluntary participation of the local community in this effort. The “Clean Sri Lanka” secretariat appreciates the dedication shown by the doctors and hospital staff of the Kotmale Regional Hospital, who provided emergency treatment to those injured in this unexpected incident despite having access to limited resources.
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