Insulin Shortage To Be Resolved Within Four Days

The Ministry of Health has announced that arrangements have been made to bring the insulin type currently in short supply to the country within the next four days.

Deputy Director General of the Medical Supplies Division, Dr. G. Wijesuriya, stated that the shortage arose due to a delay in the supplier's registration process.

He further noted that the issue has now been resolved.

Dr. Wijesuriya explained that instructions have been given to airlift the first batch of the required medication, Insulin Mixtard, to the country.

Until then, hospitals have been instructed to manage the available limited stocks efficiently.

The Ministry of Health also highlighted that three types of insulin are used within the country's hospital system.