Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Health
Profession: Medical Doctor
Speeches 81 #62 of 225·#27 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Healthcare 62 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Adjournment
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81 speeches- 6 December 2024 AI summary The Deputy Minister thanked voters in Kandy and said the Government’s mandate reflects citizens’ expectations for basic services and accountable governance. Drawing on his medical background, he argued that the health sector must reduce the gap between patients and treatment, improve prevention, address medicine shortages linked to administrative issues and corruption, strengthen food safety, and ensure affordable quality medicines. He announced that from 1 January the use of children under 12 in commercial advertising would be prohibited, and said the Mass Media portfolio would focus on improving facilities and professional training for journalists. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Public FinanceEducationHealthcare Read →