Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama appointed new chairman of NMRA
Posted by Editor on October 31, 2023 - 11:25 am
Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA).
Minister of Industries and Minister of Health Dr. Ramesh Pathirana appointed Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama to the post.
He has replaced Professor S.D. Jayaratne as the NMRA Chairman following several allegations over the importation of substandard medicines.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka launches Central Province anti-drug drive, vows strong rule of law February 11, 2026
- Saman Ekanayake further remanded until February 18, 2026 February 11, 2026
- 12 sentenced to death for murder of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala February 11, 2026
- COPE launches special probe into Sri Lanka’s coal imports February 11, 2026
- Three arrested over Rs. 41 Million Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation fraud February 11, 2026
