Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has directed the State Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Authority to ensure a continuous supply of Jeevani (oral rehydration salts) in the country's healthcare market.

During an inspection of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation's Ratmalana warehouse and production unit, the minister also instructed officials to install modern machinery to expand Jeevani production. It was revealed that a single 12-year-old machine is currently used for producing two sizes of Jeevani.

Following discussions with the Chairman of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation, the minister ordered the procurement of new machines to improve production capacity.

Published by HT Digital Content S...