Limited benza supply as government awaits new consignment

2026-02-27 - 00:45

The Health Ministry says there is a temporary shortage of Benzathine Penicillin, the antibiotic used to treat Rheumatic Heart Disease patients. Assistant Health Minister Penioni Ravunawa says there is limited stock at the Government Pharmacy, with a new consignment expected next week. “Currently we have limited stock at the government pharmacy, but a new consignment