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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
  • 7 August 2025 AI summary Sri Lanka ranks 67th in Universal Health Coverage, with Public Health Midwives identified as a key contributor to village-level maternal and child health services. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that issues relating to PHMs’ office and transport allowances are under discussion, and that the Government expects to provide motorcycles to PHMs within the first three months of the next year while reviewing all other allowances. Oral Question: Combined Allowance for Public Health Midwives (Q.7/2025) Public FinanceHealthcare Read →
  • 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the basic salary of Public Health Midwives had already been increased, resulting in a higher combined allowance, with further increases expected in future. He said related salary issues would be addressed through future public sector salary revisions and that one allowance had already been increased with the recent salary increase. Oral Question: Combined Allowance for Public Health Midwives (Q.7/2025) HealthcarePublic FinanceEmployment Read →
  • 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, on behalf of the Minister of Environment, presented a report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions taken regarding the Department of National Zoological Gardens, following matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 August 2025 AI summary A Cabinet Sub-Committee has been appointed to consider matters relating to the “Praja Shakthi” programme. The Minister stated that once the framework is finalized, the Prime Minister will provide a comprehensive response. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 August 2025 AI summary The Minister presented, on behalf of the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Committee on Public Accounts report on observations and actions taken relating to that Ministry under Standing Order 119(4). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Papers: Tabling of Annual and Performance Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary The member stated that although the question had been directed to the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, the matter falls under the Ministry of Finance because the relevant committee was appointed by the President in his capacity as Minister of Finance. He said the question would therefore be referred to the Ministry of Finance for a response. Procedural: Standing Order 31 Matter and Question 27(2) on Transport Committee Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Appreciation is expressed for health staff service, with emphasis on providing physical resources, technology, and adequate support staff as the best form of recognition. It is noted that the previous Budget increased basic salaries for all public servants, including health workers, thereby affecting overtime and allowances, and that further allowances may be pursued with the Ministry of Finance as economic conditions improve. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Public FinanceHealthcare Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Deniyaya Hospital currently functions as a “B” category Base Hospital, and facilities will be added to meet that status. The Minister stated that no decision has been finalized to change its classification, noting that Matara already has a District General Hospital, but the Government intends to provide the maximum possible facilities to the Deniyaya Base Hospital. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools InfrastructureHealthcare Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary In response to Question 867/2025, details were provided on 38 health institutions in Matara District, including 2024 figures for OPD visits, inpatient treatments and clinic visits, with a detailed annex tabled. It was stated that Deniyaya Base Hospital is 127 years old based on available records, and that plans have been prepared to construct a new 300-bed base hospital at a new site, with funding requested under Budget 2026. Interim measures at the existing site include stabilizing landslide-prone areas and managing internal space to maintain safe patient care. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools HealthcareInfrastructure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that any circular currently in force would continue to be followed until it is amended. He added that the relevant Minister would provide a detailed response later on matters concerning provincial local governance and vehicles. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary No new circular has been issued on the matter, and proceedings are continuing under the circular introduced in 2018 by the previous Government. Further details were deferred to a later occasion when the Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government is present. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary One vehicle, a jeep bearing number CAY-1981 used by the relevant Western Province subject Minister, has been identified under Circular 05/2024 for disposal as a luxury vehicle. The response notes that other vehicles are not detailed in the report, and that official cabs used by local authority chairmen are listed as the vehicles currently used by people’s representatives. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Public Finance Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Western Province has 4,003 vehicles. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Public Finance Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa provided a written reply detailing vehicles held by local authorities, including 4,003 vehicles in total and 202 used by officers, with relevant representatives listed in annexes. He also named the nine Provincial Governors and gave the 2025 provincial development allocations, ranging from Rs. 8,358.60 million for the Western Province to Rs. 13,623.00 million for the Northern Province. Details on proposed projects, projects already funded, and per-project allocations were tabled in 13 annexes. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Presented several finance-related instruments, including customs import duty, excise special provisions, luxury tax on motor vehicles, and tariff duty orders from April 2025 gazettes, and moved that the relevant items be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. Also tabled or presented annual reports and performance reports of universities, the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, the Ministry of Defence, independent commissions, and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, moving their referral to the appropriate oversight committees. With the leave of the House, he further moved to redirect 2024 performance reports of several independent commissions to the Committee on Parliamentary Business and Constitutional Affairs under Standing Order 126; all motions were agreed to. Papers: Reports and Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 25 July 2025 AI summary The Minister said recent irregularities and corruption in the procurement of medicines, vaccines, surgical items and test kits require stricter procurement procedures. He stated that unnecessary delays in compliant procurements would be removed, but all parties must follow due process and ensure transparency in a medicines and devices market worth about Rs. 350 billion annually. He said the Government would act lawfully to secure timely and quality supplies. Standing Order 27(2): Central Bank Accountability and Medicine Procurement Delays Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformHealthcare Read →
  • 25 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said recent medicine shortages were largely due to delayed 2025 procurement orders, noting that the process requires 9-11 months and many orders were received too late for timely supply. He stated that 2026 procurement was initiated in January 2025, with tenders called, evaluations underway and some awards already made, alongside oversight measures following COPA recommendations. He said coordination among MSD, SPC, NMRA and other institutions continues through weekly reviews, local and emergency procurement mechanisms, e-procurement improvements and the “Swastha” IT system to manage facility-level shortages and transfers. Standing Order 27(2): Central Bank Accountability and Medicine Procurement Delays HealthcarePublic Finance Read →
  • 25 July 2025 AI summary The Minister stated that most pharmacy owners have complied with the relevant Act, while a small minority is objecting through the media and political channels. He said the Government has ensured fairness for the compliant majority and rejected any request that would amount to allowing pharmacies to disregard the law. Standing Order 27(2): Renewal of Pharmacy Licences and Training of Pharmacists HealthcareLaw & Order Read →
  • 25 July 2025 AI summary Minister Nalinda Jayatissa answered the Leader of the Opposition’s Standing Order 27(2) question on pharmacist registration, pharmacy licensing and regulatory enforcement. He stated that Sri Lanka has 6,368 actively registered pharmacists, 57,035 trainee pharmacists, 191 public-sector pharmacist vacancies, and 4,803 registered retail pharmacies, while universities produce about 100-150 pharmacy graduates annually. He said the Sri Lanka Medical Schools’ Council has not decided to discontinue the external pharmacist examination and will conduct it twice a year to address shortages. He added that the NMRA approved about 90 per cent of 2025 pharmacy licence renewals by 18 July, with 219 temporarily withheld mainly due to lack of a full-time pharmacist or non-compliance with community pharmacy standards under the NMRA Act. Standing Order 27(2): Renewal of Pharmacy Licences and Training of Pharmacists Healthcare Read →
  • 25 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested the Speaker to issue a ruling, suggesting that a Member might withdraw his question depending on that ruling. Second Round Oral Questions and Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →