Ranil Wickremesinghe To Remain In ICU: Uncertain If He Can Appear In Court

COLOMBO (News 1st): According to Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Dr. Rukshan Bellana Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will remain under intensive care until tomorrow morning. 

Wickremesinghe, who has been in remand custody since last Friday over allegations of misusing over Rs. 16.6 million in public funds for a private overseas visit, is scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.

Dr. Bellana stated that a panel of specialist doctors had assessed Wickremesinghe’s condition as serious, prompting the decision to continue monitoring him in the Intensive Care Unit. 

He added that doctors are still preparing a detailed medical report, and that further evaluation will be conducted tomorrow morning.

Dr. Bellana further explained that Wickremesinghe had developed complications, including a state of delhydration, with possible effects on the heart, kidneys, and even the brain.
As a result, he underwent an MRI scan this afternoon. He warned that without timely tests and treatment, these complications could worsen, but the ICU medical and nursing staff are working to stabilize him. Doctors believe that within the next day or two, his condition may begin to improve.

He also emphasized that only family members and individuals approved by the family are allowed to meet Wickremesinghe. Others are permitted only to come up to the entrance of the ICU.