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| Monday, 12 January 2004 |
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by Bharatha Malawaraarachchi The Health Ministry has initiated an inquiry into the conduct of a British doctor based in Sri Lanka following reports that he had strayed from the Health Ministry guidelines relating to his duties. "We have decided to hold an inquiry into the conduct of this British doctor as there are certain allegations against him," Dr. Athula Kahandaliyange, Director General of Health Services said. He said the doctor was given permission only to practise "travel medicine" and draw up advisories for tourists arriving in the country on issues concerning medication, immunisation. The Health Ministry had received complaints and petitions that the doctor abused the privilege. "I have instructed the Director of Private Health Sector Development to investigate into the complaint and report to me," Dr. Kahandaliyange said. Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva, Director Private Health Sector Development said he would investigate whether the doctor concerned has been confining himself to the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) approval on Health Ministry recommendation. The doctor was given approval last year when the SARS epidemic was spreading throughout Asia. "He was given permission to operate a travel advisory clinic as there was a definite need for a travel advisory at the time," Dr. de Silva added. Clearing misconception about the British doctor, Dr. Silva said he is a fully qualified and experienced medical practitioner. "But we have to check whether he is confining himself to the permission given," he said. Appreciating SLMC activities under its Chairman Dr. H.H.R. Samarasinghe, Dr. Silva said a report of the inquiry will be sent to the SLMC for a further action. |
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