CRISIS: Drug Shortage List in Sri Lanka

Kind invitation to Sri Lankan doctors, Citizens abroad, and International Community 

NOW YOU CAN DONATE DRUGS AND CONSUMABLES TO SRI LANKA  – DONATE

Due to poor financial and economic management, the Sri Lankan healthcare sector is on the verge of a severe crisis in saving the lives of patients caused by severe drug and equipment shortages.

We need your generous support at this crucial time to continue the patient care services in Sri Lanka.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is ready to ensure transparent coordination and direction of your donations of medicines and equipment to hospitals for the patient care within the quality assurance mechanism for drugs and equipment of the Ministry of Health.

Special Instructions 

Need 3 documents

1. Letter from the receiver of the donation

This letter should include

  • Name of the product
  • Manufacturer (If possible)
  • Clearing agent in Sri Lanka

2. Performa or commercial invoice

This should include

  • Invoice number
  • Manufacturer Details
  • Quantity
  • Nominal value

3. Scanned image of outer pack/ label of the product

 

If possible try to get already NMRA registered products, if you are arranging through local agents.

If the donations are arranged from overseas please try to get products registered in recognized regulatory bodies such as US FDA, EMA, MHRA, and TGA Australia.

Contact for more information;

Dr. Anver Hamdani +94 77 307 9525

Dr. Thenuwan Wickramasinghe +94718460435

Dr. R. Thanigaivasan +94772369608

 

LINK TO DRUGS AND CONSUMABLE DONATION PORTAL  – Link