Ministry Of Health Requested WHO To Conduct Lab Test For Rubella Vaccine

The Ministry Of Health has requested the World Health Organization(WHO)to submit the Rubella Vaccines purchase by the Sri Lankan National Immunization Programme for a Laboratory Test following the Deaths of two School Girls who died after receiving the Vaccine this year.

Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Athula Kahanda Liyanage personally  requested the WHO Representative here during the Weekend to send the Rubella Vaccine for a Lab Test.The Vaccine is due to send to the TGA Lab in Australia for the Test according to the Health Ministry sources.

Two School Girls died due to developing an Allergic Conditions after receiving the Rubella Vaccine this year and More than Thirty Students too received Hospital Treatment due to the Allergic Conditions occurred because of the Vaccine.Meanwhile the Special Inquiry on the recently reported Death of the School Girl in Wariyapola Area due to the Vaccine is to be conclude this Weekend.This Inquiry is conducted by a Team compromising Medical Specialists.