Amid the continued economic hardship in the country, Sri Lankan Health Ministry has said there is a shortage of some drugs and equipment in certain government hospitals. A shortage of supply of certain drugs occurred due to the delay in opening Letters of Credit in time including one given by India, Sri Lanka's Newswire reported. The report said several solutions have been identified to that effect, and they are being implemented.

Sri Lankan authorities have made a request to international agencies, foreign nationals and Sri Lankan expatriates to make donations or provide essential drugs.