Sri Lanka begins local production of key PET scan drug to boost cancer diagnosis

Sri Lanka has begun local production of Fluorodeoxyglucose, a radiopharmaceutical used in PET-CT scans, through a public-private partnership involving the...

Sri Lanka has begun local production of Fluorodeoxyglucose, a radiopharmaceutical used in PET-CT scans, through a public-private partnership involving the Health Ministry, the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board and Access Engineering. Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the move could expand PET scan services, reduce import dependence and improve timely cancer diagnosis.dailymirror +1

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