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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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  • 14 March 2025 AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), the Minister responded to MP Ramanathan Archchuna’s question regarding the transfer of Dr. Kasthuri Thanagarajah, Associate Specialist in Paediatrics. He stated that Dr. Thanagarajah had been transferred to Mannar District General Hospital but was on sick leave and had not reported to duty. He added that a consultant would later be assigned to Chavakachcheri Hospital, and that Dr. Thanagarajah’s transfer order would not be rescinded. Ministerial Statements Healthcare Read →
  • 14 March 2025 AI summary The answer tabled states that heavy rain in November 2024 caused the Irayivellikkandy canal to overflow, inundating the surgical theatre, ICU and dialysis unit of the hospital and disrupting services until the waters receded. It reports total assessed damage of Rs. 910,250, including repairs to dialysis machines and the generator, and notes immediate action to restore electricity, dialysis services, the generator and wastewater treatment plant. Proposed preventive measures include obtaining technical guidance from the Regional Irrigation Engineer, raising generator room floor levels and upgrading the wastewater treatment plant, as discussed at the Ampara District Development Committee. Oral Questions and Answers InfrastructureHealthcareEnvironment Read →
  • 14 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented reports under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions related to the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment and its institutions, as submitted by the Committee on Public Accounts. He moved that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 March 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development, the Annual Report for 2023 of the National Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute was presented. The report was moved for referral to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 12 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa moved the motion that Parliament do now adjourn. The motion was then proposed by the Chair. Adjournment Motion: Mitigation of Floods Caused by Nilwala Salinity Barrier Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 March 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health stated that he would provide a response to the Member’s question the following day. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 March 2025 AI summary The Minister stated that the Government has appointed a Cabinet subcommittee and coordinating committees of Secretaries to address the issue of unemployed or underemployed graduates, which requires coordination across several ministries. He said a response would be provided within a week and argued that an immediate, ad hoc answer would not resolve a long-standing problem. He said the process would assess government vacancies, public sector development needs, and the qualifications of affected graduates in order to identify fair and appropriate placements. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
  • 11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the issue requires data from several ministries, including Education and Finance, to develop a proper and sustainable solution, rather than being politicized through repeated questions. He said discussions are ongoing and further details will be provided during the Appropriation Bill debate on the Head of Expenditure of the Ministry of Finance. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 March 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip stated that the requested answers would be provided within one week. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 10 March 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media presented the Ministerial Consultative Committee report covering several 2023 health and media-related annual reports, along with the 2022 annual report and financial statements of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. The reports were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 March 2025 AI summary The Minister stated that the Deputy Minister of Economic Development would respond on behalf of the Government. He requested that allowing this arrangement on the day not be treated as a precedent, noting that it could disrupt the order of business and should be considered a one-off accommodation. Question by Private Notice: Proposed Abolition of Simplified Value Added Tax Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that all government hospitals, whether centrally or provincially administered, fall within the scope of government intervention. He acknowledged staffing and facility shortages, noting they are more severe in the North and East, and said discussions are underway with the Governor and central and provincial officials to fill vacancies and implement a development plan. He invited the concerned member to participate in those discussions. Oral Question: Mutur and Kinniya Hospitals: Physical Resources and Staff (Q.428/2025) HealthcareEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 8 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that there is no issue concerning the officer-in-charge at Kinniya. He clarified that the relevant vacancy is at Mutur and said it will be filled expeditiously. Oral Question: Mutur and Kinniya Hospitals: Physical Resources and Staff (Q.428/2025) Healthcare Read →
  • 8 March 2025 AI summary The Minister provided answers regarding resource and staffing shortages at Mutur and Kinniya Base Hospitals, noting that both have approved cadre vacancies but continue to maintain patient services with existing medical, nursing, and other staff. He said physical resource improvements would be addressed through Provincial Development Provisions according to prioritized needs, and future recruitment would fill vacancies based on provincial service needs, including additional nursing officers. He stated that the hospitals cannot be taken over by the Central Government because, under the Thirteenth Amendment, secondary-care base hospitals fall under Provincial Councils unless they are teaching or special-function hospitals. Oral Question: Mutur and Kinniya Hospitals: Physical Resources and Staff (Q.428/2025) HealthcareEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 8 March 2025 AI summary A one-week deferral was requested on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education to answer the relevant parliamentary question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Various questions (Q.259/2024, Q.381/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that the Committee report progress and seek leave to sit again. The motion was agreed to, and the Committee reported progress with proceedings scheduled to resume on Friday, 07 March 2025. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary An amendment was moved at the Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill under Head 111, Programme 02. The statement was procedural in nature and did not include substantive policy arguments or further details on the amendment. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary An amendment was moved at the Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill on behalf of the Minister of Finance to revise the recurrent expenditure allocation for the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. The proposed substituted figure is Rs. 413,249,998,000. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that regional issues in health, indigenous medicine and postal services should be handled through empowered regional mechanisms, rather than being brought to the Ministry’s Advisory Committee. He said the Advisory Committee should focus on parliamentary work, policy and key measures, and that the secured allocations would be used efficiently and fully for public benefit. He invited all members to work collectively in implementing this approach. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Healthcare Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary The Minister closed the Committee Stage debate on the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, noting contributions from 35 MPs and acknowledging proposals on health, indigenous medicine, media and postal services. He said Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital should be reviewed and reorganized, Seeduwa Vijaya Kumaratunga Hospital developed as a specialized hospital, and that the Budget provides substantial phased basic salary increases for doctors, nurses and paramedical staff over about 20 months. He rejected allegations of discrimination in changes to Muslim-language broadcasting during Ramadan, said state media institutions would be strengthened as national media models, and stated that VAT obligations and arrears are being settled. He thanked officials and staff across the Ministry’s 42 institutions, citing the Rs. 604 billion allocation and pledging political leadership to restore public confidence and improve services. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Religion & CultureHealthcarePublic Finance Read →