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Sitting of Tuesday, 6 January 2026

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 256 speeches· 78 speakers

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  11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Batticaloa Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service Operations (Q. relating to Kanthasamy Prabu) 8 speeches
    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the Government’s policy statement includes a pledge to reduce the relevant matter by 30 percent within three years. He urged members not to rush the process and asked for patience while the commitment is implemented.

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    • The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB

      AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu sought information from the Minister of Health and Mass Media on the operation of the “1990 - Suwa Seriya” ambulance service in Batticaloa District. He asked about ambulance availability, non-operational vehicles due to staff or technical issues, 24-hour coverage by Divisional Secretary’s Division, delays in rural areas, response-time monitoring, shortages of trained EMTs, vacancy filling, and any planned expansion of ambulances or facilities.

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

      AI summary The Minister responded to questions on the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service, stating that eight ambulances are assigned to the relevant area, none are out of service due to staff shortages, and two are under minor repair at DIMO Batticaloa. He said no complaints have been received and that the fully digital service operates 24 hours across all Divisional Secretary Divisions. He also stated that the Government plans to expand the fleet to 500 ambulances with support from India and the Asian Development Bank, broaden EMT training to additional universities, and expand coverage from 272 to 400 police station areas by late 2027.

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    • The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB

      AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu highlighted the need for 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance services in Vellaveli, Paduvankarai, and Kaluwanchikudy in the Batticaloa District, citing injuries from human-elephant conflict, snakebites, and highway accidents on the Batticaloa–Kalmunai road. He asked whether the service could be established in Kaluwanchikudy to reduce reliance on ambulances from Kalmunai or Kattankudy.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa acknowledged the Member’s proposal regarding ambulance deployment. He stated that, as the number of ambulances increases, it will be possible to assign them to the relevant area.

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    • The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB

      AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu thanked the Minister and indicated that his second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy.

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    • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

      AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy commended the Suwa Seriya ambulance service but raised concerns about the shortage of Tamil-speaking staff at its call centre and in recruitment or promotion processes. He asked whether steps could be taken to increase Tamil-speaking staff so patients and applicants can communicate necessary information effectively.

      Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionHealthcare Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa acknowledged staffing shortages in the ambulance service, noting past salary stagnation, inadequate facilities, low recruitment, and staff leaving after training. He said salaries were increased last year in agreement with the Finance Ministry and accepted the need for a promotion scheme. He stated that although 332 ambulances are operating, some areas face insufficient staffing, and measures are being prepared alongside the introduction of new ambulances to address the issue.

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