Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC
Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised concerns about two unfilled doctor vacancies at Sainthamaruthu Divisional Hospital and attributed the problem to alleged political interference in replacing its Hospital Development Committee. Citing the Manual for the Management of Primary Medical Care Units and its emphasis on community participation, he said the hospital head should traditionally chair the committee rather than a politically favoured nominee. He urged the Minister to inquire into the matter, restore proper functioning of the hospital, and prevent interruptions during the Adjournment Debate.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Presiding Member, thank you. I also thank Hon. Amila Prasad for moving this.
¶ 02 Primary healthcare faces issues everywhere. In Sainthamaruthu Divisional Hospital, there are two doctor vacancies with no action to fill. The key reason: the highly effective Hospital Development Committee was suddenly politicized at the behest of certain MPs and replaced by a new committee under the Kalmunai RD with a politically favoured chair. Now vacancies cannot be filled, and the hospital cannot function efficiently. The Minister must take serious note.
¶ 03 There is a “Manual for the Management of Primary Medical Care Units” emphasizing community participation. Traditionally, the Head of the hospital chairs the Hospital Development Committee. A particular MP dislikes that head and is forcing his own nominee. We heard of such interference under the previous Government; I am surprised this Government, which claims to change the system, follows the same.
¶ 04 I urge the Minister to inquire and provide relief. Please also restrain interruptions during an Adjournment Debate.
¶ 05 Thank you.
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Cite as: Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 June 2026. No. 23707. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21688