Ministry launches probe into dialysis unit fatalities at Kurunegala hospital

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February 25, Colombo (LNW): The Health Ministry has initiated an investigation and formed a committee to examine the circumstances surrounding suspected fatalities at the dialysis unit of Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.

Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Palitha Mahipala, confirmed at least five deaths since January in the dialysis unit.

A five-member committee, led by Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Samitha Ginige, has been established to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Sources suggest that the incident may be linked to the introduction of unidentified pathogens into the blood dialysis unit.

However, the Health Ministry is conducting a comprehensive inquiry to determine the root cause of the fatalities.

As a precautionary measure, health authorities have promptly closed the unit and redirected kidney patients to nearby facilities.

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