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Sitting of Tuesday, 7 October 2025

10th Parliament· 18 debates· 193 speeches· 61 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources 7 speeches
    • Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media about deficiencies in staffing and facilities at Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals, including the absence of internship training for doctors and unfilled specialist vacancies. He questioned whether the Government acknowledged inequities in health services where patients must be referred to other district hospitals for basic examinations and consultations due to inadequate resources. He sought clarification on whether a policy decision would be taken to ensure adequate staff and physical resources for all district hospitals, including Mullaitivu and Mannar.

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

      AI summary Internship placements are allowed only in Sri Lanka Medical Council-approved hospitals, and Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals are not eligible at present because they lack sufficient board-certified specialists in the four major specialties. The Minister said specialist shortages are being managed through doctors awaiting or pursuing board certification and those returning from overseas training, while advanced investigations are provided through referrals to larger hospitals. He also stated that a policy decision has been taken to upgrade northern hospitals, with funding, recruitment, training, equipment, and supplies being provided.

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    • Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concerns about unequal health service provision in Mannar and Mullaitivu, citing their exclusion from the Ministry’s list of internship training centres and significant cadre shortages in Mullaitivu, including doctors, specialists, pharmacists, and nursing officers. Referring to earlier discussions on Mullaitivu General Hospital and assurances regarding a doctors’ hostel, he asked when the Government would bring Mannar and Mullaitivu hospitals to parity with other districts and remove them from the list of hardship stations.

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

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government’s objective is to ensure equal access to quality health services, while noting that District General Hospitals have developed at different stages due to their administrative histories. He said Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi and Mannar District General Hospitals are under Provincial Councils, but the Ministry is progressively providing staff, resources and externally assisted projects, including an Indian-funded Accident and Emergency complex at Mannar and a planned project for Mullaitivu, to improve parity.

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    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the allocation of specialist doctors is being managed cautiously due to a national shortage, with some doctors deployed to areas such as Mullaitivu and Mannar before completing board certification and subject to necessary transfers. He said the issue is not confined to specific provinces and that specialist services are being provided as far as possible under current constraints. He added that a discussion with the relevant RD on the hospitals concerned would be convened soon and that the matters raised would receive attention.

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    • The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concerns that hospitals designated as Base Hospitals in Puthukudiyiruppu, Mankulam and Mallavi lack adequate staff and resources despite signage. He highlighted difficulties faced by pregnant mothers in areas such as Mallavi and Murikandy, who often have to travel to Mullaitivu or Kilinochchi hospitals due to insufficient services locally. He requested steps to bring hospitals in Mullaitivu District up to proper standards and asked whether the Government would ensure Mullaitivu and Mannar Districts are developed rather than left behind.

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    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that health services should be planned at district and regional cluster level, using resources in Kilinochchi and other Northern hospitals to benefit surrounding areas rather than concentrating development in a few facilities. He said specialized facilities in certain hospitals should be accessible to people across the province and adjacent districts, and that a discussion with the Regional Director is planned to address the issues raised.

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