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- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Health stated that hospital development is being carried out under a national Master Plan covering infrastructure, human resources, and service capacity. He said the Kandy District plan includes further development of the three hospitals in question, acknowledged existing facility gaps, and noted that funding provisions have been allocated for the current year. Oral Question: District Hospital Grading and Health Issues (Q.9) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Asked whether the Deltota Anura Daniel District Hospital in Kandy District is included in a previously proposed hospital development plan to provide full facilities and upgrades. He requested details on the planned improvements and the expected commencement date. Oral Question: District Hospital Grading and Health Issues (Q.9) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Health stated that the hospital in question had not been downgraded and had always been classified as a Divisional Hospital. He noted that while it has facilities comparable to a district-level hospital, government policy is to upgrade hospitals rather than downgrade them. Oral Question: District Hospital Grading and Health Issues (Q.9) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary 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. Oral Question: District Hospital Grading and Health Issues (Q.9) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, replying on behalf of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, outlined health service issues in the Deltota, Galaha and Pattiyagama-Pallegama hospital areas, including child malnutrition, anaemia among pregnant mothers, shortages of dental surgeons, and inadequate maternal and child health staffing. He stated the current hospital grades and provided approved cadre and staffing details, noting several vacancies, including dental surgeons and support staff. He said recent maternal deaths in the relevant MOH areas were not attributable to transport from these hospitals, and explained that ICUs are not established in divisional hospitals because specialist cadres are approved only for secondary or higher-level institutions, while Emergency Treatment Units are provided where needed. Oral Question: District Hospital Grading and Health Issues (Q.9) Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. Muhammad Faizal JJB AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal stated that Puttalam Base Hospital, serving several surrounding areas in the Puttalam District, had long required upgrading despite previous unfulfilled political promises. He said the National People’s Power Government has fulfilled the President’s election pledge by upgrading it to a District General Hospital under the Central Government, and thanked the President and Minister of Health on behalf of local communities. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan raised an urgent matter with the Minister of Health regarding an alleged sexual assault on the body of a 23-year-old woman in the mortuary of Glencairn Hospital. He requested immediate action to hand the three alleged perpetrators over to the Police and produce them before Court, questioning the safety and dignity afforded to women even after death. Oral Questions: Paddy Marketing Board and Fertilizer Subsidies Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that Sri Lanka has 43,553 nurses, which is insufficient for current service demand, and said the Government is addressing shortages through accelerated recruitment after completion of required training. He reported that 3,441 nurses had already been appointed, 517 graduate recruits would receive substantive appointments next month, and about 2,900 more trainees are expected to join by early October, bringing the total additions to about 6,800. He also outlined planned trainee intakes from recent A/L cohorts, the resumption of Nursing Sister and Public Health Nursing Officer training, and steps to fill Matron vacancies through the Public Service Commission and provincial processes. Oral Question: Nursing Service (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary The Member highlighted the vital role of nurses in healthcare and asked the Government to state the concrete steps taken by the Ministry of Health during the past year and four months. He sought details on measures aimed at improving the health sector and building a healthier, more prosperous country. Oral Question: Nursing Service (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said the Government is working to induct graduates into nursing and create a pathway for diploma-trained nurses to upgrade to degree level. He stated that discussions began in September-November 2024 under the then Health portfolio held by the Prime Minister, and that a joint Education/Higher Education and Health committee is handling the matter. He noted that the process involves upgrading existing nursing schools to degree-awarding status, improving staff and facilities, and establishing frameworks for absorbing graduates into the public service, but said no exact timeline can yet be given. Oral Question: Nursing Service (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake asked the Minister of Health about the delay in upgrading nursing education in Sri Lanka from diploma to degree level, noting that the World Bank had recommended this as early as 1963. He referred to discussions with the Education Minister on 16 March 2025 and the appointment of an advisory committee, and requested clarification on the current obstacles to implementing degree-level nursing nationally. Oral Question: Nursing Service (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa answered a question on the Nursing Service, stating that it formally began in 1939 with structured nursing education at the Colombo School of Nursing and that, as at 30 September 2025, Sri Lanka had 43,553 nurses across central and provincial services. He outlined nurses’ core functions, recruitment criteria for A/L-qualified and graduate entrants, district and stream-based selection methods, and gender quotas. He also detailed post-basic training programmes and further education opportunities, including nursing degrees, study leave, and lateral entry to universities. Oral Question: Nursing Service (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala outlined the Government’s programme to address drug supply and demand, including raids by the Tri-Forces, Police and STF and a multi-level structure from the National Council for Drug Control to village-level Public Security Committees. He said traffickers and distributors are being arrested, while users are directed to rehabilitation and treatment rather than incarceration. He detailed the expansion of rehabilitation services, including district centres, halfway homes, a women’s centre, and trained counsellors to assess appropriate treatment pathways. Oral Question: Drug Raids and Asset Seizures (Q.1649/2025) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran supported the Judicature (Amendment) Bill and the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill, arguing that court expansion, additional judges, and revised jurisdictions would reduce delays and improve access to justice, including for remote communities and investors. He said stronger drug laws are needed to address evolving narcotics trafficking, particularly maritime smuggling, and to enable action against vessels operating near or beyond Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary. He highlighted rising drug use and related crime in the Northern Province after 2009, citing increased arrests, hospital admissions, and limited rehabilitation capacity, and called for expanded rehabilitation services and support for the President’s “The Whole Nation Together” anti-drug programme. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Elayathamby Srinath ITAK AI summary Over 200,000 people were arrested on drug-related charges in 2024. Dr. Elayathamby Srinath called for proper psychological counselling for drug users and urged the presentation of a rehabilitation plan for them. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Elayathamby Srinath ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Elayathamby Srinath supported the amendment Bill addressing narcotics control, citing National Dangerous Drugs Control Board 2024 arrest figures and stressing the impact of drugs, especially methamphetamine, on youth, families, education and public health. He called for stronger action against illicit alcohol in rural areas, higher penalties for producers and distributors, and a comprehensive framework including awareness, counselling, rehabilitation and reintegration facilities, particularly in every Divisional Secretariat division in Batticaloa District. He also urged immediate compensation for Batticaloa farmers affected by recent rains, the Titli cyclone’s aftermath, and elephant incursions damaging paddy fields. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer stating that 3,428 attendants serve in Central Government hospitals, with an identified shortage of 2,838, and that no fixed patient-to-attendant ratio can be specified due to variations among hospitals and patient conditions. He said patient care is managed by existing attendants, while paid external attendants are a private choice of patients or guardians. He added that interviews for 1,000 sanitary/orderly posts have concluded and appointments are being processed, and approval has been sought to recruit 710 attendants through open recruitment. Oral Question: Hospital Attendants Shortage and Mahaweli Land Allocation (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe (on behalf of the Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody) JJB AI summary The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe, on behalf of the Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody, asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media for details on the attendant cadre in government hospitals and whether there is a shortage against recommended staffing ratios. He further questioned whether patient guardians have had to seek external attendants due to any shortfall, and what measures are being taken to recruit attendants to address the issue. Oral Question: Consumer Price Controls and Raids (Q.10-1834/2026) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary Under the National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act, No. 5 of 2015, the Minister stated that manufacturing, selling, prescribing, or using medicines without NMRA registration is illegal. He said complaints made to the NMRA or CID, including Hon. Mujibur Rahuman’s complaint, are being investigated through ongoing multi-agency processes, and action will be taken where offences are found. Oral Question: Drug Varieties Manufactured by SPMC (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara raised concerns about shortages of medicines in hospitals, citing a recent case where a heart patient had to purchase prescribed drugs from an outside pharmacy. He also referred to complaints made to the NMRA and CID regarding the sale of unregistered and allegedly poor-quality drugs, and asked what action is being taken to address both unregistered medicines in the market and hospital drug shortages. Oral Question: Drug Varieties Manufactured by SPMC (Q.) Read →