MOH probes deaths of 04 children in Kilinochchi

Ministry of Health Initiates Investigation into Deaths of 04 Children at Kilinochchi General Hospital

by Sandro Sathyajith 10-07-2023 | 8:45 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Health has announced the initiation of an investigation into the deaths of four children at Kilinochchi General Hospital.

Janaka Chandragupta, the secretary of the ministry, stated that he will receive the investigation report from the hospital director regarding these incidents. Preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of these deaths can be attributed to the underlying health conditions of the children involved.

The health secretary further mentioned that ongoing investigations are being conducted to gather more information and insights into the matter.