Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P.
Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip
Profession: Medical Practitioner
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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Speech history
729 speeches- 7 October 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Nalinda Jayatissa requested one month to provide an answer to the matter before the House. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Transfer of Resources - Northern Province (Tabled Answer and Deferred Question) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa addressed shortages of fistula needles in several hospitals, explaining that the contracted supplier failed to provide items meeting specifications, preventing central procurement by the Medical Supplies Division. He stated that funds had been released to hospitals for local purchases from the private market, with compliant supplies expected by 12 October. He said the Ministry is monitoring the issue daily, local purchase needs are declining, and any remaining shortages will be checked. Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District HealthcarePublic Finance Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa undertook to look into the matter raised by another Member. Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa noted that the Uva Provincial Council Ayurveda Department is engaged in significant production activities and that the State Ayurvedic Corporation also provides some supplies. He acknowledged current raw material shortages affecting certain medicines and said he would consider the proposal further, with an emphasis on sourcing local raw materials wherever possible. Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District Healthcare Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa provided answers on Ayurvedic hospitals and related institutions, distinguishing between two hospitals with approved cadres and two institutions still approved as central dispensaries. He reported January-August 2025 service statistics, significant cadre vacancies including 36 vacancies out of 49 approved posts across listed categories, and ongoing development works totaling allocations for repairs and upgrades at Kiriibbanwewa, Medagama, Buttala, and Weliaya. He also stated that future recruitment of health support staff through the line Ministry would include allocations for Provincial Councils and Ayurveda. Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District Healthcare Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that health services should be planned at district and regional cluster level, using resources in Kilinochchi and other Northern hospitals to benefit surrounding areas rather than concentrating development in a few facilities. He said specialized facilities in certain hospitals should be accessible to people across the province and adjacent districts, and that a discussion with the Regional Director is planned to address the issues raised. Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources HealthcareInfrastructure Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the allocation of specialist doctors is being managed cautiously due to a national shortage, with some doctors deployed to areas such as Mullaitivu and Mannar before completing board certification and subject to necessary transfers. He said the issue is not confined to specific provinces and that specialist services are being provided as far as possible under current constraints. He added that a discussion with the relevant RD on the hospitals concerned would be convened soon and that the matters raised would receive attention. Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources Healthcare Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government’s objective is to ensure equal access to quality health services, while noting that District General Hospitals have developed at different stages due to their administrative histories. He said Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi and Mannar District General Hospitals are under Provincial Councils, but the Ministry is progressively providing staff, resources and externally assisted projects, including an Indian-funded Accident and Emergency complex at Mannar and a planned project for Mullaitivu, to improve parity. Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources InfrastructureHealthcare Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Internship placements are allowed only in Sri Lanka Medical Council-approved hospitals, and Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals are not eligible at present because they lack sufficient board-certified specialists in the four major specialties. The Minister said specialist shortages are being managed through doctors awaiting or pursuing board certification and those returning from overseas training, while advanced investigations are provided through referrals to larger hospitals. He also stated that a policy decision has been taken to upgrade northern hospitals, with funding, recruitment, training, equipment, and supplies being provided. Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources Healthcare Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary The Minister presented the Ministry of Health’s Annual Performance Report for 2024 and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Affairs. He also laid before the House regulations made by the National Medicines Regulatory Authority Pricing Committee under the NMRA Act and related consumer law provisions, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2446/34 of 21 July 2025, and moved that they be referred to the Advisory Committee on Health and Mass Media. Papers Presented - Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Parliamentary ProcedureHealthcare Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Irrigation and Community Infrastructure, Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Department of Irrigation and Community Infrastructure (Q.9/2025) and Education (Q.10/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 25 September 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, he tabled a reply on Sri Lanka’s salt requirement, production sources, producers, and storage capacity. The reply stated that annual demand is about 180,000 MT, normally met through local salterns in areas including Hambantota, Puttalam, Elephant Pass, Mannar and Trincomalee, with storage capacity sufficient for more than a year and harvests generally adequate under normal weather. It also noted that imports rose from 1,282 MT in 2024 to 142,549.3 MT up to 10 September 2025 due to adverse weather and heavy rainfall disrupting production in late 2024. Oral Answers to Questions Agriculture Read →
- 25 September 2025 AI summary The Minister requested three weeks to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Answers to Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa moved the adjournment of Parliament as Minister of Health and Mass Media, Acting Minister of Justice and National Integration, and Chief Government Whip. The procedural motion led to the adjournment question being proposed, followed by the commencement of questions at the adjournment. Resolution on Declaration and Adjournment Motion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, a resolution to approve the President’s declaration under Section 2 of the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979. The declaration was published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2454/68 dated 21 September 2025 and presented to Parliament on 23 September 2025; the motion was agreed to. Resolution on Declaration and Adjournment Motion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa disputed claims made by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara that a Kalutara Magistrate had been transferred due to a judicial order involving alleged government pressure. Citing the document tabled, he argued that the relevant magistrates, dates, and transfers had been conflated, and that Magistrate A.D. Chathurika de Silva had not issued the order alleged. He called on Hon. Jayasekara to acknowledge that inaccurate information had been presented, stating that the claim unfairly implicated the Judicial Service Commission and the judiciary. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the opposing member had made allegations insulting the judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission. He challenged the member to substantiate those claims. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa challenged another member to state explicitly whether a Magistrate had been transferred for the reason previously alleged. He argued that the member was retreating from an earlier position and questioned why they would not repeat the claim if they were not afraid. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Objected to a response being repeated and pressed the respondent to provide the answer immediately, indicating dissatisfaction with the prior reply. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested the Presiding Member to provide another Member with the microphone so that the Member could speak or respond. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →