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Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa visits LAUGFS Life Sciences' State-of-the-Art (LVP) pharmaceutical facility

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October 02, 2025

The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, undertook an observational visit to the state-of-the-art sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility of LAUGFS Life Sciences (Pvt) Ltd, located within the BOI Export Processing Zone, Koggala. This visit reflects the company's commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka's healthcare system through world-class local manufacturing. Marking a significant milestone for the country's healthcare industry, LAUGFS Life Sciences is advancing sterile infusion therapy production, reducing reliance on imports, delivering economic and clinical benefits, and positioning Sri Lanka as a regional hub for quality-driven pharmaceutical manufacturing through innovation, regulatory compliance, and private-sector investment.

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa visits LAUGFS Life Sciences' State-of-the-Art (LVP) pharmaceutical facility

The Minister was warmly welcomed by Dr. Ravi Edirisinghe, Group Chief Executive Officer of LAUGFS Holdings Limited, Dr. Rajiv Perera, Chief Executive Officer of LAUGFS Life Sciences (Pvt) Ltd., Vipin Kumar Head of Quality, Ranjith Reddy, General Manager - Operations, and Wasaam Ismail, General Manager - Head of Corporate Communications, along with senior managers, quality specialists, and engineers of the facility.

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