Minister of Health Dr. Ramesh Pathirane has issued directives to recommence operations at closed hospitals and hospitals that are facing closure.
The directives have been issued to Health Ministry officials, instructing them to take all necessary actions in this regard.
According to a Health Ministry statement, the measure was taken following a discussion with representatives of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today (Nov 27).
During the discussion, it was reported that 40 state hospitals across Sri Lanka have been currently closed, while 100 state hospitals are heading towards closure.
The Health Minister also informed to appoint a special committee headed by the Director General of Health Services and consisting of members from the GMOA to look into the necessary measures to address the issues surrounding the state hospitals.
It was also reported that hospitals in the Nothern Province, and the Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya Districts are heading towards closure due to the shortage of doctors.
The Health Minister also assured to work together with the trade unions and experts in the Health Sector to resolve the crisis within the sector. (NewsWire)
