The Health Ministry is trying to go ahead with a questionable deal to purchase lenses, trade unions alleged.
Ravi Kumudesh, President of the Health Professionals Association, said that the Health Minister should pay attention to this matter immediately.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry said that the number of lenses available in the warehouses of the Medical Supplies Division is sufficient for another week only.
Its Additional Secretary Dr. Saman Rathnayake said that the tender to purchase lenses will be allowed following the input of the Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into the issue.
