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Sri Lanka President Urged to Investigate Cancer Hospital Equipment Procurement

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Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, President of the Medical Professionals’ Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights, urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to launch an investigation into hospital procurement in Sri Lanka. He alleged that efforts were being made to procure a 17-year-old linear accelerator for Apeksha Cancer Hospital instead of a modern model. This procurement is planned under a program funded by the Asian Development Bank.

From dailymirror.lk

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The allegations raise concerns about whether the procurement decisions were influenced by personal interests linked to the supplier. Dr. Sanjeewa also called for a review of a recently acquired CT simulation machine, alleging the same company’s role should be examined.

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Who's involved

  • Asian Development BankRegional development bank providing financial assistance for cancer treatment facilities in Sri Lanka.
  • Sri LankaThe island country where the cancer treatment program and procurement allegations are occurring.
  • Anura Kumara DissanayakePresident of Sri Lanka, who was urged to launch an investigation into the procurement process.

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