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The Hon. Imran Maharoof

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Trincomalee· 5 March 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: District Hospital Grading and Health Issues (Q.9)

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Hon. Imran Maharoof asked why Deltota Anura Daniel District Hospital, originally established as a District Hospital, has been downgraded to Divisional Hospital status. He noted the significant medical and health needs in the area and requested an explanation from the Deputy Minister for the reduction in grading.

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¶ 01 Thank you! Hon. Deputy Minister, my first supplementary question:

¶ 02 When the Deltota Anura Daniel District Hospital was initiated, it started as a District Hospital. However, now its grading has been reduced to a Divisional Hospital grade. Today, there are significant medical and health needs in that area. Can you specify why its grading was reduced?

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Hansard, Thursday, 5 March 2026 ·No. 23375 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Imran Maharoof. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 March 2026. No. 23375. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6941