The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa
Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said the Government is working to induct graduates into nursing and create a pathway for diploma-trained nurses to upgrade to degree level. He stated that discussions began in September-November 2024 under the then Health portfolio held by the Prime Minister, and that a joint Education/Higher Education and Health committee is handling the matter. He noted that the process involves upgrading existing nursing schools to degree-awarding status, improving staff and facilities, and establishing frameworks for absorbing graduates into the public service, but said no exact timeline can yet be given.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, we are inducting graduates into nursing and have initiated a pathway to upgrade diploma-trained nurses to degree level. In Sept–Nov 2024, under the then Health subject held by the Hon. Prime Minister, discussions began. A joint committee between Education/Higher Education and Health is working on this. It is complex: rather than starting a new university or faculty, we are uplifting existing nursing schools to degree-awarding status, which requires academic staff, facility upgrades, and integration of graduates into the public service with clear frameworks. The work is underway, but I cannot give exact timelines yet; we aim to do this as soon as possible.
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 3 March 2026. No. 23335. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/14814