Health Ministry to probe Kurunegala doctor’s activities

The Ministry of Health will inquire into the activities of Dr. Mohamed Shafi of Kurunegala Hospital, who is currently under arrest over assets earned through suspicious means.

Accordingly, a special tri-member committee will be appointed for the purpose, Minister of Health Rajitha Senaratne stated.

The committee will comprise of 3 doctors who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology including a member of the Sri Lanka Medical Council.

If Dr. Mohamed Shafi is found guilty of the charges against him, he will be subjected to strict legal action, stated Minister Senaratne.