Compensation Approved for Patients Affected by Faulty Cataract Surgeries

Cabinet has approved compensation for 17 patients who experienced complications following cataract surgeries at the Nuwara Eliya District Hospital, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced on 7 December.

Speaking in Parliament, the Minister disclosed that an investigation committee, appointed to probe the incident caused by the use of substandard medicine, has submitted its report. He added that legal action would be taken against those responsible for importing the faulty drug.