Health authorities have revealed that the Rubella vaccine had not expired.
A student of St. Thomas Girls High School Matara died after receiving the Rubella vaccine while 27 others were hospitalized. W.H.O. representatives visited Matara today and conducted investigations. Public Health Deputy Director General of the Health Ministry Dr. Palitha Mahipala revealed to the media today that the W.H.O. representatives after the inquiries confirmed that the Rubella vaccine given to the school girls had not expired. The interim report of the Committee appointed to investigate the incident was released today. Addressing newsmen, he said inquiries are still in progress securing blood samples.
Maheepala Is responsible for this death.
He had not provided emergency management kit to the MOH offices.
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