Sri Lanka to ink MoUs with regional countries for pharmaceutical supplies

Framework allows direct deals between nominated foreign suppliers and SPC Senior officials’ committee formulates system to identify suitable countries for G2G sourcing Identifies seven countries—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand and Türkiye for potential MoUs Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says list of 113 registered pharmaceuticals submitted for export under program Confirms four countries have already expressed interest in supplying medical items Says priority given to affordable prices and quick delivery timelines Aims to address critical shortages in healthcare system affecting patient care

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THE Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved entering into Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with eligible countries for the supply of urgently required pharmaceuticals and medical appliances.

Under this framework, direct agreements will also be signed between entities nominated by the respective Government and the State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) to procure items difficult to secure through regular supply chains.