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Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Kalutara

Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip

Profession: Medical Practitioner

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Speeches 729 #3 of 225·#2 in party
Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 403 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Adjournment

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729 speeches
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary A meeting is scheduled at the Leader of the House’s Office at 2.00 p.m. with the Ministry of Finance, the Opposition Whip, and relevant participants to discuss and resolve the matter at hand. Procedural Discussion: Appropriation Bill Amendment and Finance Ministry Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary A motion was moved on behalf of the Leader of the House to vary the sitting hours on Friday, 14 November 2025, for consideration of the “Dissolution” Bill (2026), notwithstanding Standing Order 75(2). Parliament agreed to sit from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., with adjournment at 6.00 p.m. Procedural Motions: Sitting Hours and Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary A motion was moved on behalf of the Leader of the House to vary sitting hours for the consideration of the “Dissolution” Bill (2026) from 8 to 13 November 2025. The motion set sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., with specified Standing Orders applying at 6.00 p.m., and Parliament to adjourn at 6.30 p.m.; it was agreed to. Procedural Motions: Sitting Hours and Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Leader of the House, to allocate 8 and 10–14 November 2025 under Standing Order 75(4) for consideration of the “Dissolution” Bill (2026). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Motions: Sitting Hours and Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa moved, on behalf of the Leader of the House, to vary the sitting hours for the day notwithstanding Standing Order 8. The motion set sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with Standing Order 8(5) operating at 11.30 a.m. and adjournment at 5.30 p.m.; it was agreed to by the House. Procedural Motions: Sitting Hours and Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer regarding the Horowpothana Elephant Holding Ground. The response stated that 73 problem elephants had been released there, 21 had died with post-mortems conducted, and the facility comprises 997 hectares of State land within Horowpothana National Park, with no private agricultural lands affected or alternative lands provided. It also noted that elephant movement continues in surrounding DWC-managed areas, electric fence routes are being identified, and crop-damage compensation is handled by the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board for insured farmers under specified crop categories and conditions. Oral Question: Wild Elephants at Horowpothana Elephant Holding Ground (Q.12/2025) EnvironmentAgriculture Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer regarding lands vested in the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The answer stated that the SLPA was established on 1 August 1979 under Act No. 51 of 1979, with about 12 hectares initially vested and 2,063.08758 hectares vested by Gazette Extraordinary No. 314/10 of 12 September 1984, for purposes under Section 6 of the Act including port development. It further stated that although Cabinet approvals had been obtained at times to treat such lands as State lands for other institutional purposes, no disposal had occurred without the SLPA’s concurrence. Oral Question: SLPA Lands in Trincomalee (Q.11/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary In reply to a question, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa provided recorded figures on Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani student admissions and stated that 1,990 graduates who completed studies and internships are awaiting employment. He said the Sri Lanka Ayurveda Medical Service has 502 vacancies out of an approved cadre of 2,567, with Cabinet approval to recruit 304 medical officers from specified academic years, whose appointments are scheduled for 03 November, while further approvals will be sought to fill remaining vacancies after required training. He also said proposals to develop the Mullaitivu District Siddha Hospital and link Ayurveda/Siddha/Unani services with tourism would be considered in consultation with area MPs. Oral Question: Students Admitted to Government Universities for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (Q.9/2025) HealthcareEducationEmployment Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa highlighted Sri Lanka’s high burden of non-communicable diseases and cancers, noting about 33,000 new cancer cases annually and 10–15 breast cancer diagnoses daily, often at advanced stages. He said the Government is expanding treatment capacity, including five additional linear accelerators, while prioritizing early detection through self-examination, Suwanari and Suwa Divi clinics, and new Arogya Health and Wellness Centres serving defined local populations. He stated that the National Health Policy 2026–2035 and a 10-year Strategic Master Plan will support cancer control through proactive screening, timely referral for diagnostics, and access to surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy. Adjournment Motion: Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer Women & ChildrenHealthcare Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion was then proposed for consideration. Adjournment Motion: Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, for parliamentary approval of rules made under the Excise Ordinance concerning the time period for payment of excise duty on liquor manufacture and related surcharges. The rules were published on 5 September 2025, presented on 21 October 2025, had Cabinet approval, and were agreed to by the House. Procedural Motion: Approval of Rules and Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education and of Tertiary and Vocational Education, for parliamentary approval of an Order under Section 2 of the Special Commodity Levy Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2451/10 of 25 August 2025 and presented on 21 October 2025, with Cabinet approval. He also moved the motion relating to Rules under the Excise Ordinance and opened the debate, calling on Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera to begin. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 1) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, as Leader of the House, moved a procedural motion to vary the sitting hours for the day, setting sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. He also moved that Standing Order 8(5) take effect at 4.30 p.m. and that the Speaker adjourn the House at 5.30 p.m.; the motion was agreed to. Procedural Motions: Exemptions and Sitting Hours Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary Parliament agreed to proceed with Items 1 and 2 on the Order Paper exempting them from the requirements of Standing Order 27. The motion was moved by the Leader of the House and passed without recorded dissent. Procedural Motions: Exemptions and Sitting Hours Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament that heavy rainfall had caused floods and landslides across about 14 districts, affecting approximately 9,500 people. He stated that response measures were being coordinated through Divisional Secretariats and invited the Deputy Minister of Defence to brief the House on disaster management actions. Ministerial Statements: Flood Relief and Defence Updates Security & DefenceInfrastructure Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament that the shooting incident involving the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha had been reported and was under police investigation. He said the Minister of Public Security would provide Parliament with shareable investigative findings within hours, and that further progress, including the apprehension of suspects, would be reported as soon as possible. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Law & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Q.7/2025 - Deferred Answer Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary The Government stated that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward physical and psychological violence against children and is pursuing action through coordination among the Education, Women and Children’s Affairs, Health, Justice, and Public Security Ministries. Regarding the specific incident raised, the Ministry of Education has intervened, investigations have begun, and the Police are involved. He said he would address the matter at the post-Cabinet media briefing and urged the media to report such cases sensitively to avoid revictimizing children. Oral Question: Post of Public Health Midwife - Vacancies (Q.3/2025) Justice & Human RightsWomen & Children Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa clarified that the current Public Health Midwife allocation is not one per GN division, with one PHM often covering three to four GN divisions, and said the Government is working to reduce workloads progressively amid staff shortages and hospital attachments. He stated that declining birth rates do not imply reduced recruitment, emphasizing continued support for PHMs through training, educational pathways, recruitment, and, subject to economic growth, improved facilities and allowances. Oral Question: Post of Public Health Midwife - Vacancies (Q.3/2025) EmploymentHealthcare Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary Public Health Midwives were identified as central to Sri Lanka’s maternal and child health services through MOH offices, with 2,613 current vacancies across line ministry and provincial institutions. The Minister stated that 1,110 trainees are due to complete training in March 2026, approval is being sought for a further 1,000 trainees, and recent appointments mean about 2,100 officers are expected to be absorbed over the next two to three years. He also outlined welfare and service improvements, including 2,250 motorcycles, a Rs. 6,000 special duty allowance, an increased uniform allowance of Rs. 28,000, and applicable public service salary increases. Oral Question: Post of Public Health Midwife - Vacancies (Q.3/2025) Healthcare Read →