Colombo (LNW): The CEO of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), Dr. Vijith Gunasekera, has been removed from his position.
Health Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta stated that the decision was made by the NMRA Board of Directors, and Dr. Gunasekera was subsequently summoned to the Health Ministry.
Allegations concerning the importation of substandard medicines to the country had been directed at the NMRA Chairman, CEO, and other officials.
Although the NMRA Chairman was recently replaced by Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, Dr. Gunasekera remained as the CEO and was accused of destroying sensitive documents, leading to a complaint filed with the Criminal Investigations Department.
