Health Minister told us point blank that if she promoted this idea, she will lose votes, especially the backing of the western medical community
Why are we not researching the potential of alternative medicine? Our ancestors didn’t rely on Paracetamol or Aspirin to stay healthy!” Dr Hettiarachchi charged in this video published early this year
If I am to treat 100 COVID-19 patients, it is important to understand that not all 100 persons have the same physique, health or needs. Medicine has to be administered accordingly
I’ve even participated in radio programmes with former Sri Lanka Medical Council Chairman Dr Colvin Gunaratne, with whom I debated the efficacy of alternative medicine. He agreed that alternative medicines should be researched and promoted if their efficacy is proved. But that’s where it usually stops, with words. Never action is taken