Topic
Healthcare
895 speeches · 200 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 185 |
| 2 | Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni, M.P. JJB | 62 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 50 |
| 4 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 25 |
| 5 | Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera, M.P. JJB | 18 |
| 6 | Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran, M.P. ITAK | 17 |
| 7 | Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 17 |
| 8 | Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana, M.P. SJB | 14 |
| 9 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 13 |
| 10 | Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, M.P. SJB | 13 |
Speeches
895 on this topic- 20 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that dengue control assistants have served for eight years without being made permanent despite repeated promises, and said their contribution should be recognized. He noted that a Cabinet Sub-Committee chaired by the Prime Minister and an officials’ committee chaired by the Secretary to the Prime Minister are considering the matter alongside about 7,000 similarly engaged workers across other public sector institutions. He said the Government expects to arrive at a durable solution for the dengue assistants within three months. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Asked whether the Government is taking steps to make dengue unit staff permanent, noting that they worked through crises including COVID-19 and made sacrifices, while their permanency has been delayed. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said the Health Ministry has about 150,000 employees, many in junior and Health Service Assistant roles, and that vacancies should be addressed through timely transfers based on hospital needs. He noted that past recruitment was regionally uneven, creating difficulties in implementing a rules-based transfer scheme as many employees seek postings near their home areas. He stated that the Ministry is recruiting and posting staff under a proper mechanism and expediting the recruitment of 1,000 substitutes to ease staffing shortages. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof raised concerns about vaccine shortages affecting districts and requested prompt government action to resolve them. He also asked about measures to address the shortage of minor employees in the health sector, both nationally and in his district, and whether long-serving voluntary workers in the sector would be granted permanent appointments. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa provided answers on dog-bite and rabies prevention data, stating that 184,926 persons were affected nationally and 4,035 in Trincomalee District, with a breakdown by MOH division and dog category. He said Gampaha District recorded the highest figure, and annual expenditure on anti-rabies vaccination is about Rs. 850 million to Rs. 1,000 million. He outlined ongoing measures including post-exposure vaccination, sterilization of 30,881 female dogs in 2024, staff training, public awareness, and said the Ministry of Health would launch a special programme in March. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media for data on dog-bite treatment in 2024, including national figures, Trincomalee District figures, MOH Division-wise stray dog bites in Trincomalee, and the district with the highest number of dog-bite victims. He also sought the annual cost of treating dog-bite cases and the Government’s planned measures to address the problem, asking for reasons if the information could not be provided. Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera AI summary Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera supported the Budget, arguing that it provides relief and addresses long-neglected areas such as workers’ wages, university student allowances, education, health, and support for orphaned and institutionalised children. He highlighted allocations including increased Mahapola payments, over Rs. 615 billion for education, a monthly grant for children in care, plantation-sector development, road development, and restoration of the Jaffna Public Library. He criticised the Opposition for claiming the Budget reflected their own plans while also objecting to it, and accused former ministers of failing to address displacement and housing needs in areas such as Aranayake and Kegalle. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Danushka Ranganath JJB AI summary Hon. Danushka Ranganath supported the Government’s Budget, framing it as the start of a broader social transformation following the recent political change and as a response to inherited political, economic and social distress. He stated that major allocations to health and education aim to improve living standards, and highlighted Rs. 7,583 million for the welfare of the Malaiyaha Tamil community, including estate-sector improvements to roads, water and sanitation in areas such as Kalutara. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Susantha Dodawatta, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Dodawatta supported the NPP’s inaugural Budget, describing proposals such as health-sector digitalization as long-term measures to modernize public services. He highlighted the proposed “Sri Lanka Day” as a national cultural festival intended to promote unity among communities, attract diaspora tourism, and support local arts, crafts, and traditional industries. He also backed an additional Rs. 100 million for skills development of convicted prisoners, arguing that rehabilitation and employability are needed to reduce recidivism. Referring to a recent triple homicide raised by the Opposition, he said the deceased had previously named alleged threats in YouTube interviews and urged Members to view them. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister defended the Government’s first Budget as a people-centred and structured programme, highlighting allocations for neglected groups and the health sector’s record Rs. 604 billion allocation. He said the Government is addressing medicine and equipment shortages, hospital queues, health staff facilities, transfers, allowances, training issues, and professional migration through short-, medium-, and long-term measures, including improved data systems and primary care development. He also stated that public sector salaries and related allowances have been substantially increased after nine years, with tax burdens on professionals reduced, and said the impact would be visible in salaries by early April. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Chief Government Whip (Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa) AI summary The Chief Government Whip responded to a question by Hon. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana on health-sector remuneration, acknowledging the extra-duty work of doctors and health support staff. He stated that the Budget increases the basic salaries of doctors and all public servants, and that extra-duty payments will be calculated on the full revised basic salary despite the increment being granted in three stages. He said April 2025 salaries would be significantly higher than March 2025, citing an increase of over Rs. 26,000 for a preliminary grade medical officer after internship, and added that the State Minister of Health and Media would provide further details. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana stated that he was speaking on behalf of doctors across the country and emphasized the need to protect and safeguard them. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised a point of order concerning reductions to doctors’ overtime payments, stating that the “80/1” extra duty payment had been reduced to “120/1.” He linked this to wider concerns over doctors’ remuneration and benefits, including the absence of vehicle permits, transport allowances, or drivers, and recalled that lowering the retirement age during a previous Health Minister’s tenure contributed to a reported exodus of nearly 2,000 doctors. He urged the Government and the Minister of Health to safeguard doctors and address these employment conditions. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. Nanda Bandara JJB AI summary Hon. Nanda Bandara supported the National People’s Power Government’s inaugural Budget, arguing that it redirects resources from political privileges to public welfare and development. He highlighted major allocations for health, nutrition and education, including hospital improvements, medicines, school infrastructure, preschool support, teacher training, student assistance and salary increases for teachers, as well as pension adjustments. He rejected Opposition claims that the Budget was IMF-driven or a continuation of the previous Government’s policies, and stated that the Government would use transparent tendering and anti-corruption measures to ensure funds reach communities. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva JJB AI summary Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva supported the Government’s first Budget, arguing that it is inclusive and centred on security, empowerment and inclusion, particularly for persons with disabilities and marginalized groups. He highlighted allocations and measures including Rs. 100 million for a national disability database, an increase in the disability allowance to Rs. 10,000, local production of assistive devices, low-floor buses, care and skill development centres, and improved health and special education services. He said these measures would help integrate persons with disabilities into the economy and society, and called for Opposition support for the Budget. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj supported the 2025 Budget as a “people-centric” recovery Budget, highlighting Rs. 749 billion for social protection alongside salary increases, education assistance, health and nutrition programmes, transport, and other household-support measures. She cited specific allocations including Rs. 6,000 for 650,000 schoolchildren, Rs. 1.4 billion for sanitary pads, Rs. 12.5 billion for Thriposha and nutrition programmes, and funding for Suwaseriya, medicines, disability support, rehabilitation, and children in care. She also outlined measures for youth leaving care, housing and jobs for vulnerable young women, regional development in the North, East and Hill Country, rehabilitation of the Vattuvagal bridge, technical education, and action to secure the Rs. 1,700 daily wage for plantation workers. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha supported the 2025 Budget as the National People’s Power Government’s first step toward its “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life” programme, arguing that it marks a shift from previous Budgets toward social, economic and political transformation. He highlighted projected revenue of Rs. 4,960 billion, total expenditure of Rs. 7,190 billion, increased allocations for salaries, education and health, including Rs. 185 billion for medicines, and measures to support industry, small investment, agriculture and tourism. He also emphasized national harmony, development of the Northern and Eastern Provinces, support for persons with disabilities, autistic children and the elderly, and a “scientific” public sector salary increase that raises basic pay. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised the lack of an ambulance at Alampil Peripheral Hospital, noting that patient transfers depend on ambulances from Kokkilai and Sampathnuwara/Weli Oya hospitals located 22 km and 35 km away. He requested the Minister of Health to ensure an ambulance is provided, referring to prior assurances from the Minister and copies of his requests sent to the Prime Minister and the District Development Committee Chair, to improve health services in Mullaitivu District. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran urged the Government and Health authorities to address urgent health service deficiencies in Mullaitivu District, noting that he had submitted written requests to the Health Minister, the Prime Minister’s Office, and relevant State Ministers. He highlighted the lack of permanent ward buildings at Mullaitivu District General Hospital, delays in an Indian-assisted ward construction project, overcrowding, ageing ambulances, and serious pharmacist vacancies. He also requested specialist and allied health staffing for Puthukudiyiruppu and Mankulam Base Hospitals, an ambulance for Alampil Peripheral Hospital, and a vehicle for the Manal Aru/Weli Oya Medical Officer of Health. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary Pointing to a recent visit to Mullaitivu Mancholai Hospital with Deputy Minister Upali Samarasinghe and Hon. Dr. Sellathambu Thilakanathan, Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran said deficiencies had been identified, including staff accommodation needs. He stated that, with the District Secretary’s assistance, two housing blocks would be provided temporarily for staff, and that the matter would be raised with the Health Minister to address the hospital’s requirements. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →