🚨 Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Key Health Procurements 🏥

The Cabinet has cleared two major procurements to strengthen critical care and essential drug supplies, ensuring uninterrupted treatment for vulnerable patients. • Spinal Surgery Equipment: • Procurement of 48 polyaxial MR-compatible lumbar pedicle screws. • Used for stabilising the spine, correcting deformities, and treating fractures/tumours during spinal surgeries. • Contract awarded to Avenierr Pharma Ltd. (Sri Lanka), representing Miraclus Orthotech Ltd. (India). • Valued at Rs. 136.32 million. • Essential Medication: • Procurement of 540,000 vials of Desferrioxamine Mesylate for Injection BP. • Lifesaving drug for patients with anaemia and thalassemia requiring regular blood transfusions to remove excess iron. • Contract awarded to ABC Pharma Services Ltd. (Sri Lanka), sourcing from Gland Pharma Limited (India). • Valued at Rs. 791.1 million. Both procurements are crucial for maintaining uninterrupted treatment and improving outcomes in specialised procedures.