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- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Coordination among institutions involved in medical supplies is ongoing, with steps being taken to improve the related data system and maintain services without disruption. The Minister confirmed the use of the Swastha software system and identified procurement issues including limited NMRA-registered suppliers, non-submission of bids, high bid prices, and delayed deliveries. He stated that the Ministry’s Medicines Review Committee, with stakeholder participation and ministerial supervision, is addressing these issues. Oral Question: Software System for Management of Medicine Stocks (Q.236/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara urged the Minister to enforce existing MOH regulations through relevant authorities inspecting dispensaries, rather than placing the burden on the public. He raised concerns that indigenous and homeopathic practitioners are dispensing allopathic medicines without proper supervision, and called for the Ministry to take responsibility for implementing the law. Oral Question: Government Hospitals in Puttalam District Vacancies (Q.132/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that while multiple medical systems operate in Sri Lanka, practitioners must be properly registered with the relevant medical councils, and some registration and misuse issues remain. He said claims of 40,000 “quack” doctors may be exaggerated, but acknowledged unregistered practitioners exist and noted that raids are being conducted through Medical Officers of Health. He urged the public to report unregistered practitioners and said the authorities are prepared to take legal action, including cases already filed. Oral Question: Government Hospitals in Puttalam District Vacancies (Q.132/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara raised a supplementary question concerning reports of illegal medical practitioners operating in the Puttalam District and wider North Western Province, citing undercover investigations by “Dasatha Lanka News.” He asked the Minister to implement a plan to identify, apprehend, and eliminate the activities of persons dispensing medicine while posing as doctors. Oral Question: Government Hospitals in Puttalam District Vacancies (Q.132/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Chithral Fernando raised a supplementary question on the long-delayed construction of a hospital building in Chilaw, noting it had remained incomplete for about 10 years. He asked the Minister to look into the matter, citing inadequate space even for specialists and noting that the issue had been discussed since his time in the Provincial Council. Oral Question: Government Hospitals in Puttalam District Vacancies (Q.132/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Fifty institutions were identified, with detailed cadre and status information tabled in an annex covering facilities down to Primary Medical Care Units. Vacancies in the relevant hospitals are to be filled through upcoming recruitments, while excess staffing in some locations is also being managed. Development of Chilaw Hospital is proceeding under the Primary Health Care System Improvement Project, and provincial hospitals in Puttalam District are being improved using Provincial Specific Development Grants and Asian Development Bank loan-assisted projects. Oral Question: Government Hospitals in Puttalam District Vacancies (Q.132/2024) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about 170 volunteer health assistants at Jaffna Teaching Hospital who, he said, had worked for three years without proper contracts or promised pay and were later prevented from returning to work despite assurances from the Health Minister. He alleged mistreatment by the hospital administrator and police when he intervened as the elected MP for Jaffna, claiming this violated his parliamentary privileges and formed part of wider corruption and abuse in the Northern and Eastern health sectors. He tabled letters from the affected workers and urged justice for them. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem questioned reported irregularities in vaccine procurement and NMRA approvals, referring to the Health Minister’s earlier statement on the President’s Fund and the Speaker’s pledge to act against wrongdoing. He asked whether approvals had been granted exceptionally before orders were placed, while lower-priced suppliers were denied approval and favoured companies were selected, and demanded that the matter be investigated. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Concerns were raised that vaccines had been procured at prices higher than international market rates, with the matter linked to earlier issues in PCR and antigen test procurement. It was stated that the Government, in office for one month, would investigate the procurement process and inform Parliament of any fraud or corruption identified. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem criticized the former Government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing practices he described as unscientific and contrary to WHO guidance, including the mandatory cremation policy for COVID-19 victims. He also raised concerns about vaccine procurement, suggesting that delays and procurement choices may have benefited certain companies, and asked the Minister of Health whether Sri Lanka could have obtained vaccines at lower prices through timely orders from established manufacturers. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary The Minister provided Ministry of Health data on COVID-19 Rapid Antigen and PCR tests conducted by government and private sector laboratories from 2019 to 2022, including annual and total figures. He also tabled the names of NMRA-registered local agents for the relevant tests, listing six companies in an annex. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media to provide detailed information on COVID-19 Rapid Antigen and PCR testing in Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022. He sought separate figures for tests conducted by the government and private sector, the NMRA-registered local agents for each test, and the government’s unit and total costs for those tests. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns about the safety and quality of imported rice, noting that some containers had reportedly been sent back after checks by the Health Ministry’s Food Control Administration Unit. He urged the authorities to urgently verify whether the rice is fit for consumption and its age, and said that in an emergency the Government should prioritize importing rice for public consumption over collecting the 15 per cent tax. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The record provided does not include the content of Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa’s speech from 17 December 2024. A substantive summary cannot be produced without the speech text or transcript excerpt. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran used the debate on the Rs. 6,500 million Supplementary Estimate to call for non-discriminatory education funding for hardship and extreme hardship schools, particularly in Ampara District, where disaster damage, poor access roads, lack of transport, and shortages of school supplies are affecting students. He requested repairs to school approach roads, improved SLTB bus services, equipment for affected schools, and equal distribution of uniforms and supplies. He also questioned why a Divisional Development Committee Chairman has not been appointed for Kalmunai North despite its longstanding arrangements, population, GN divisions, and administrative capacity, and urged the Government to rectify the issue. He further raised shortages at the Thirukkovil Base Hospital, including inadequate doctors, no consultants, and lack of buildings for available equipment, and asked the Health Minister and officials to visit and urgently provide facilities to prevent further deaths. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem objected to the appointment of a committee member involved in an allegedly wrongful and unscientific decision as Acting Chief Epidemiologist. He urged the Ministry of Health to avoid appointing such individuals and to conduct a departmental inquiry, with penalties for those found responsible. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe said a past health-related decision was a wrong political decision that had resulted in a tragedy, with officials acting on the recommendations of an appointed committee. He stated that the Prime Minister and Minister of Health had addressed the matter reasonably, and pledged that the Government would take care to prevent a recurrence, intervene where possible to remedy any injustice, and assume responsibility for relevant technical aspects. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa said that the decision-making committee during the COVID-19 period was established and operated under political pressure. He argued that advice from Health Ministry officials and medical specialists was not given sufficient weight, and that scientific concerns raised by officials were overridden by higher political considerations. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman questioned the appointment of Dr. Anil Jasinghe as Secretary to the Health Ministry, in the context of the former Government’s mandatory cremation policy for COVID-19 deaths despite WHO guidance. He said Dr. Jasinghe had previously described the policy as a Health Ministry decision and accepted responsibility, and asked the Minister to clarify how such an official was appointed after acknowledging the country should be ashamed of that decision. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa stated that personal medical information cannot be provided under medical principles. He emphasized that the refusal was based solely on confidentiality considerations and not on any other reason. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Read →