Non-essential and non-urgent surgeries to be delayed in Government hospitals in Sri Lanka
Posted by Editor on February 12, 2023 - 11:36 am
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Doctors say hospitals are running out of medicines and essential supplies
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health says a decision has been taken to postpone non-essential and non-urgent surgeries at government hospitals.
However, essential and urgent surgeries will be performed as usual, according to the Ministry of Health.
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