Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Health announced that it will be conducting a full investigation into the recent death of a patient at the National Hospital in Colombo upon being administered an antibiotic.
The decision was taken during a special discussion held on the matter yesterday (28) at the Ministry, according to Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. G. Wijesuriya.
He noted that the cause of the death of the patient was an infection caused by the antibiotic administered, and the post-mortem examination had raised concerns about it.
The deceased was a 50-year old male who was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment for a cut wound.
In the meantime, the use of the antibiotic in question, Co-Amoxiclav, has temporarily been suspended.
