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The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 6 March 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media

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Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa responded to issues raised regarding Mannar District General Hospital, stating that work to establish an Emergency Treatment Unit is underway with Indian Government support and is expected to be expedited. He said a paediatric specialist is being seconded from Chavakachcheri to Mannar, while the request for a CT scanner will be considered though no immediate delivery date can be promised. He also indicated he would visit Mannar General Hospital on 26 March and invited participation.

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¶ 01 Hon. Presiding Member, to clarify issues raised by Hon. Adaikkalanathan:

¶ 02 - We are proceeding to establish an Emergency Treatment Unit at Mannar District General Hospital, with processes already underway, supported by the Government of India. I expect this to be expedited. - Regarding the paediatrician, a letter has been issued to second a specialist from Chavakachcheri to Mannar, so the service will be available there. - On the CT scanner, I cannot commit to a specific delivery in the next few months, but we will consider the request. I will be at Mannar GH on the morning of 26 March—please join.

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Hansard, Thursday, 6 March 2025 ·No. 1742798688089503 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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