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- 22 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the health service’s aim is to prevent loss of life and that any shortcomings in the relevant process would be addressed through disciplinary and legal action. He said the matter is before court and assured that the hospital, Health Ministry, and Provincial Director of Health Services would assist the judiciary and provide the necessary documents. Ministerial Statement: Death of Kuganeshan Dinoja from Silawatta, Mullaitivu Read →
- 22 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna questioned the Health Minister regarding the death of a child, noting the admission time, recorded administration of four vials of adrenaline, and a pending inquiry scheduled for 29 January. He raised concern that the post-mortem report stated the cause of death was “under investigation” after the body had been released and buried, argued this was improper, and requested appropriate action while indicating the matter would be taken to court. Ministerial Statement: Death of Kuganeshan Dinoja from Silawatta, Mullaitivu Read →
- 22 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa — Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip AI summary The Minister responded to a Standing Order 27(2) question regarding a child’s admission and treatment at a District General Hospital on 21 December 2025. He stated that the child was taken directly to the ETU within five minutes, examined by relevant medical officers including paediatric staff, and treated for suspected food allergy, though communication with the parents about medication was not documented. He said an inquiry by the Northern Province Provincial Department of Health Services is ongoing, action has been taken on interim recommendations, and post-mortem samples have been sent to the Government Analyst before further details can be provided. Ministerial Statement: Death of Kuganeshan Dinoja from Silawatta, Mullaitivu Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that Extraordinary Gazette 2379/02 of 08.04.2024 established the Ayurveda Compendium and the relevant Regulatory Authority following earlier court observations. He said the Attorney General’s Department had raised concerns about the Gazette, amendments were underway, and interim legal measures were being taken to support regulation and registration until a revised Gazette is issued. He acknowledged enforcement difficulties where regulation remains incomplete and said steps were being taken to rectify them. Oral Question: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing Plants Regulation Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake raised concerns about unregulated “medicinal” products used by people with health-related needs, noting reports of harm and cases where courier-delivered items differed from what was ordered. He asked whether the Ministry or State Ayurvedic Corporation would introduce regulation and enforce proper standards for such products. Oral Question: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing Plants Regulation Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Under existing law, authorities can regulate social media promotions of Ayurvedic products and treatments, investigate complaints, and take legal action where warranted. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa acknowledged that Sri Lanka lacks a comprehensive legal framework for broader regulation of harmful social media content and stated that new laws should be drafted while current provisions continue to be used. Oral Question: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing Plants Regulation Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake raised concerns about misleading and distorted advertisements on social media, including products promoted as medicines that may harm users. He noted that victims may avoid reporting such cases, limiting legal action, and asked the Minister, who also holds the Mass Media portfolio, what measures could be taken to regulate such online promotions. Oral Question: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing Plants Regulation Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary There are 908 registered Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing plants, and regulation of Ayurvedic products is conducted under the institutional directives in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2379/02 of 8 April 2024 and the Ayurveda Compendium 2024. Prior written approval is required for advertisements of declared Ayurvedic medicines after verification of safety, efficacy, quality, and stability, on the recommendation of the relevant manufacturing, warehousing and market surveillance committee. While social media promotions of Ayurvedic products have been observed, no complaints have been recorded regarding fraud involving public money; any future complaints will be investigated by committees under the Ayurveda Drugs and Products Regulatory Authority with action taken under Section 13(o). Oral Question: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing Plants Regulation Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media for details on registered Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing plants, including their number, names, and regulatory measures for Ayurvedic products. He also sought information on any policy governing the marketing of Ayurvedic products on social media, citing concerns that advertisements falsely claiming product registration are misleading the public and defrauding consumers, and asked what action the Ministry intends to take. Oral Question: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing Plants Regulation Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB AI summary Hon. Roshan Akmeemana raised two supplementary questions regarding Kantale Hospital, acknowledging recent upgrades and funding for facilities such as the drug store, maternity ward, parking, records room, and staff quarters. He asked whether the Ministry would take further steps on a submitted proposal for a new clinical building to centralize services. He also requested that doctors be posted through regular transfers, rather than short-term replacement arrangements, to ensure continuity of service for the public, preferably for at least five years. Oral Question: Kantale Hospital Facilities (Supplementary) Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Moved that the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, following consideration by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. Presented several annual and performance reports, including those of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol, Department of Ayurveda, and Superior Courts Complex Board of Management, and moved their referral to relevant oversight committees. In response to a question on Trincomalee District hospitals, detailed ongoing and planned development at Trincomalee District General Hospital, including JICA-funded cardiology, sewerage, waste disposal, A&E, ward and equipment projects, staffing measures, and possible future support for Kantale Base Hospital under ADB and government-funded programmes. Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Motion Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala criticized Government members for focusing on attacks on the Opposition during a disaster debate rather than explaining relief measures undertaken. He defended the Opposition Leader’s “Husma” programme, citing medical equipment donations to several flood- and cyclone-affected hospitals, and said Opposition representatives had provided food and essentials to isolated villages in Kurunegala. He questioned the Government’s disaster preparedness and water management, referring to heavy-rain forecasts, Kotmale and Deduru Oya operations, and called for examination of failures and implementation of the President’s promised assistance programmes. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Urged that health service disputes be handled humanely and procedurally, noting that strikes in the Eastern Province worsen the impact of severe staffing shortages and leave the public with no alternative to government hospitals. Regarding trade union action over the removal of a government medical officer, called for complaints to be investigated properly and for any Ministry decision to be based on inquiry reports rather than pressure. Requested the parties not to pre-judge the matter and said the inquiries would be completed as quickly as possible. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa responded to a Standing Order 27(2) question covering Akkaraipattu Base Hospital, Tellippalai Base Hospital and Jaffna Teaching Hospital, while cautioning that such broad questions could create time-management difficulties. He stated that the Akkaraipattu Medical Superintendent, Dr. I.M. Jawahir, was appointed with Public Service Commission approval and that several complaints against him have led to cautions, concluded files, and ongoing preliminary inquiries into alleged financial irregularities, treatment delays and an unauthorized media briefing. He said the GMOA demand for the MS’s removal could not be acted on before inquiries are completed, as pre-judgment may expose officials to litigation, and described the strike as unjustified due to its impact on the public. On Tellippalai Base Hospital, he said complaints are under disciplinary review, with a Governor-appointed fact-finding committee and a Ministry Rapid Response Unit preliminary inquiry proceeding. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Health on alleged administrative irregularities and trade union action affecting Akkaraipattu, Tellippalai and Jaffna hospitals. He sought details on the legality of the Akkaraipattu Medical Superintendent’s appointment, complaints and inquiries, and the GMOA’s strike demands, and asked whether ministerial action had been taken. He also questioned disciplinary proceedings and alleged financial irregularities at Tellippalai Base Hospital, including a claimed Rs. 38 million diversion through a private bank account linked to the oncology unit. He further asked about the failure of CT scanners at Jaffna Teaching Hospital and whether patients were being referred to a private hospital at public expense. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized the President’s visit to the North, arguing that Tamil communities sought justice rather than symbolic gestures, and demanded land releases around Palaly, action against Indian trawlers, housing for displaced persons, and attention to missing or detained persons. He raised concerns about alleged unequal law enforcement involving an NPP Member and highlighted disruptions in Eastern Province hospitals over fingerprint attendance requirements for doctors. He also alleged serious service failures and corruption at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, including non-functioning CT scanners, and said he would raise the matter at the Sectoral Oversight Committee. He urged the Government to address unresolved political issues, including implementation of the 13th Amendment and equality for Tamils within a united Sri Lanka. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme Read →
- 9 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health JJB AI summary Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni outlined the NMRA process for registering medicines, including site inspections, dossier review, pre-shipment sampling and laboratory testing, and said registration delays had been reduced from 400–500 days to around 300 working days. He stated that the Government is strengthening post-marketing surveillance, upgrading the understaffed NMRA laboratory to international standards, and considering an independent national laboratory for pharmaceuticals and food testing. He also noted that the 2026 Budget allocates Rs. 185 billion for medicine procurement, with efforts to expand local sourcing, address supply gaps and monopolies, and advance price regulation. On the Troponin-I reagent issue, he said procurement disputes are before court and will be resolved judicially. Adjournment Debate and Adjournment Read →
- 9 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana questioned the Minister of Health on measures to ensure the supply of quality-assured medicines, the establishment of an international-standard pharmaceutical testing laboratory, and steps to prevent shortages in State hospitals. He raised concerns over NMRA-registered medicines causing adverse outcomes, unregistered hand-carried medicines being sold to patients, and alleged defects in diagnostic tests such as Troponin-I at the National Hospital. He also called for support for local pharmaceutical manufacturing, price regulation, standardisation of diagnostic testing, and better oversight of essential equipment and supplies in both State and private hospitals. Adjournment Debate and Adjournment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary Hon. M.A.M. Thahir welcomed regulations facilitating imports of essential goods for those affected by Cyclone “Dicha,” but questioned why detained consignments of the Holy Qur’an had not been released through specific Cabinet approval, particularly after flood damage and ahead of Ramadan. He alleged continuing unfair treatment of Muslims in government appointments, including Cabinet representation, diplomatic posts, and National List nominations, and called for qualified Muslim professionals to be appointed. He also urged urgent action over disrupted medical services in Akkaraipattu and criticized the reported influence of a “Prajashakthi” group over local administration. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health JJB AI summary Regulations under the Import and Export (Control) Act were supported as necessary to expedite clearance of foreign-donated consignments after Cyclone “Dicha,” while maintaining safety and quality checks for medical goods through processes such as NMRA approval and re-verification. The Deputy Minister said the Health Ministry uses priority lists to avoid unsuitable donations and hidden recurring costs, and noted planned absorption of 153 donated or funded ambulances into the 1990 Suwaseriya service. He also addressed Kandy municipal issues, stating unauthorized pavement trading was removed after a phased process with alternatives provided, and denied claims of arbitrary 400-500 per cent rate increases. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →