Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- There is a growing risk of a shortage of propofol infusion/injection, a key drug used for anesthesia in surgical procedures, Medical and Civil Rights Doctors' Trade Union Alliance Chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

He said propofol, which is widely used for patients undergoing major surgeries in hospitals across the country, is currently in limited supply at several hospitals and medical supply units.

He warned that unless urgent steps are taken to replenish stocks, the shortage could seriously affect the continuation of major surgical procedures in the near future.

Although alternative anesthetic drugs are available, Dr. Sanjeewa claimed that propofol is the preferred choice among anesthesiologists due to its ef...