HRCSL probes procurement of fake immunoglobulin

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) had begun an investigation into the purchase of the substandard human intravenous immunoglobulin, Chairman of the HRCSL Nimal G Punchihewa said.

In October 2023, it was revealed that forged documents had been submitted for Customs clearance to procure a batch of phials containing human immunoglobulin, an antibody produced by blood plasma cells; the drug later failed the quality tests. Nine suspects, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, are in custody over the fraud.