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Sitting of Saturday, 8 March 2025

10th Parliament· 12 debates· 144 speeches· 56 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Mutur and Kinniya Hospitals: Physical Resources and Staff (Q.428/2025) 7 speeches
    • MUTUR AND KINNIYA HOSPITALS: PHYSICAL RESOURCES AND STAFF

      AI summary Question No. 428/2025 sought information on the physical resources and staffing of Mutur and Kinniya hospitals. The speech raised a parliamentary query regarding the adequacy of facilities, personnel, and related health service capacity at these hospitals, requesting official details from the relevant ministry.

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    • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media whether Mutur and Kinniya Hospitals, despite being designated Grade “A”, lack the required physical resources and adequate staffing. He requested details on planned measures to provide those resources, the number of consultant doctors at each hospital, steps to fill vacancies, and the reasons the hospitals have not been taken over by the Central Government.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB

      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.

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    • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof highlighted that over 100,000 people rely on the Kinniya and Mutur hospitals and questioned whether the Provincial Council can adequately maintain them. He suggested that bringing the hospitals under the Central Government would make maintenance easier, and asked for the prompt appointment of a Medical Superintendent to fill the vacancy at Mutur hospital.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB

      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.

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    • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof raised concerns about inadequate space and facilities at Kinniya Hospital, noting that a new site has been identified for construction and urging urgent action. He asked for an assurance that shortcomings, including the absence of separate units such as a Dental Unit despite high patient demand, would be addressed during the Minister’s tenure.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB

      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.

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