### 🩺 CID Investigation Sought Over Unlicensed Cancer Drug

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has formally requested the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to probe the importation and administration of an allegedly unlicensed drug used for cancer treatment. • Key Allegations: The complaint follows reports that a specific drug, administered to a known cancer patient, was found to be ineffective by medical professionals. • Regulatory Failure: Inquiries with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) confirmed that the drug in question was not registered for use in Sri Lanka. • Scope of Probe: The MP called for a comprehensive investigation into: • The procurement and importation process. • The circumstances under which the drug was administered. • Regulatory oversight failures regarding pharmaceutical imports. This development highlights critical concerns regarding the healthcare supply chain and the safety of specialized medicine in the local market.