Colombo, Oct. 7 -- Acknowledging that there has been a shortage of dialysis needles in Sri Lanka, Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today that arrangements have been made for the state hospital to make local purchases.

Responding to a question raised by Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, the

Minister said funds have been disbursed to hospitals for this purpose.

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