Hon. Sajith Premadasa

¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, we welcome the Government’s clarity on constitutional reform or a new Constitution. Fundamental Rights should be broadened beyond civil and political rights to include robust socio-economic and cultural rights: the rights to health, education, culture and religion.

¶ 02 Two women in Habarakada and Matugama have reportedly died after receiving a contaminated batch of Ondansetron. Ensuring quality medicines under free healthcare must be a fundamental right, reinforcing the right to life. What action is being taken? Further, reports state Dr. Bellana, who exposed corruption in the health sector, has been interdicted for speaking to the media. He has a right to speak on substandard drugs and malpractices. I table the letter dated 18.12.2025 by the Acting Secretary, Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine, interdicting Dr. Bellana. What justice will be afforded to the deceased women and how will their rights be safeguarded?