Ramesh Pathirana

Ramesh Pathirana is a Sri Lankan politician and former Minister of Health. He has been actively involved in addressing issues related to the healthcare system in Sri Lanka, particularly concerning the procurement of medicines. His recent actions aimed at minimizing potential losses for the government through strategic pricing mechanisms have drawn attention. Pathirana has been vocal about the challenges faced by the Ministry of Health in maintaining fair pricing and competition among local pharmaceutical manufacturers, advocating for policies that ensure both affordability and accessibility of medicines for the public.