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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117 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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Speech history
729 speeches- 21 February 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip stated that the answer to the matter raised would be provided the following day. Question by Private Notice: Plans for Achieving Foreign Reserve Targets and Debt Servicing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary The Minister responded to a question regarding the delayed pension of Mr. K.A. Nihal, a former Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist at the National Hospital, Galle. He stated that discrepancies in laboratory store inventories during Mr. Nihal’s period in charge led to an inquiry under Financial Regulation 104(4), begun on 09.09.2024, to determine any recoverable losses before pension action can proceed. The Minister said the preliminary report is not provided to the officer, but final recommendations will be notified in writing, and the committee report is expected in the first quarter of 2025, after which pension processing will be carried out without delay. Oral Question: Karapitiya Teaching Hospital Staff Matter (Incomplete) Justice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer providing details on health-sector institutions and facilities, including 28 entities and 15 specified units or offices in the Kalutara District, with further particulars supplied in an annex. The answer also confirmed the existence of 136 relevant locations, listed in the annex, and stated that the remaining part of the question did not arise. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) HealthcareParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that dengue control assistants have served for eight years without being made permanent despite repeated promises, and said their contribution should be recognized. He noted that a Cabinet Sub-Committee chaired by the Prime Minister and an officials’ committee chaired by the Secretary to the Prime Minister are considering the matter alongside about 7,000 similarly engaged workers across other public sector institutions. He said the Government expects to arrive at a durable solution for the dengue assistants within three months. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) HealthcarePublic FinanceEmployment Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said the Health Ministry has about 150,000 employees, many in junior and Health Service Assistant roles, and that vacancies should be addressed through timely transfers based on hospital needs. He noted that past recruitment was regionally uneven, creating difficulties in implementing a rules-based transfer scheme as many employees seek postings near their home areas. He stated that the Ministry is recruiting and posting staff under a proper mechanism and expediting the recruitment of 1,000 substitutes to ease staffing shortages. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) EmploymentHealthcare Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa provided answers on dog-bite and rabies prevention data, stating that 184,926 persons were affected nationally and 4,035 in Trincomalee District, with a breakdown by MOH division and dog category. He said Gampaha District recorded the highest figure, and annual expenditure on anti-rabies vaccination is about Rs. 850 million to Rs. 1,000 million. He outlined ongoing measures including post-exposure vaccination, sterilization of 30,881 female dogs in 2024, staff training, public awareness, and said the Ministry of Health would launch a special programme in March. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) Healthcare Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, a request was made for one month’s time to answer the pending question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 February 2025 AI summary The Minister stated that the Government is acting firmly against underworld activities, including requiring the surrender of issued weapons through the Defence Ministry and pursuing ongoing investigations. He noted that some suspects had been brought back from India and Dubai to face legal action, and said the Government would continue enforcing the law strictly while not disclosing all operational details. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Security & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
- 19 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government is treating underworld activities, drug trafficking, black money networks, and alleged involvement of security personnel as serious concerns. He said the Special Task Force, Police, and intelligence services have been mobilized as part of ongoing measures to address these issues. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Security & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
- 19 February 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media presented the Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 of the Sri Lanka Newspapers Corporation. He proposed that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Mass Media, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that Hon. Imran Maharoof take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne vacated the Chair and Hon. Imran Maharoof assumed it. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa said the Ceylon Electricity Board is taking measures to address system imbalances and find a stable solution to electricity system instability. He asked Members not to continue referring to the earlier “monkey incident” and stated that the Government would provide a response on the matter. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary The Chief Government Whip stated that the Government would respond within a few days. He also informed the Member that power was currently available. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), the Chief Government Whip stated that a Minister may respond to a nationally important matter on the same day or within two to three days after obtaining information. He informed the House that the relevant Minister would provide an answer within the week. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary The Chief Government Whip stated that the Minister of Energy would respond to the relevant question within the week. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary The Chief Government Whip stated that an answer would be provided to the Member’s query, and that the Minister of Energy would respond within the week. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media tabled a written answer regarding the development of health guidelines, including the composition of the Guidelines Development and Editorial Committee and its editorial support. The response stated that the Director-General of Health Services was responsible, that a relevant expert panel was appointed, and that the guidelines were developed by consensus using expert meetings, international practice, and WHO guidance, then published by the Ceylon College of Physicians and the Epidemiology Unit. The related annexes were placed in the Library. Oral Question No. 4 (247/2024): COVID-19 Clinical Practice Guidelines Healthcare Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to Question No. 4 (247/2024) concerning expert resource persons for the publication on Provisional Clinical Practice Guidelines on COVID-19. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 3 (133/2024): Justice and National Integration Matter Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer on behalf of the Minister of Finance regarding the relevant investment zone, stating it was established on 4 March 2019 with estimated total investments of USD 47.23 million across five companies. The response detailed estimated direct employment of 3,465 jobs, with 429 actual jobs reported so far, and noted that indirect employment is expected to be about three times direct employment. It also outlined ongoing infrastructure works, including access roads, water and electricity supply upgrades, internal roads, fencing, and 2025 funding and completion plans. Oral Question No. 2 (112/2024): Bingiriya Export Processing Zone Public FinanceInfrastructureEmployment Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said further details would be provided later regarding payments for household electricity, air conditioning and water bills, as well as the reduction of an insurance premium from USD 37. He indicated that the Minister would subsequently clarify the benefits or payments received by various officers. Oral Question No. 1 (98/2024): Sale of Petroleum by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Public Finance Read →