Medical unit at PM’s office returned to Ministry of Health

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Colombo, November 06 (Daily Mirror)- The medical unit established at the Prime Minister's office has been withdrawn and its staff and other equipment has been returned to the Health Ministry.

Prime Minister's Secretary Pradeep Saputhantri handed over the documents and keys related to the return of medical officers, other staff, equipment and two ambulances to Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Maheepala.

The medical unit was withdrawn as per the government's policy decision to curtail unnecessary expenses and for these human and other resources to be utilised for public use, the Prime Minister's office said.

Comments - 13

Yohan Wednesday, 06 November 2024 07:04 PM

These things were placed for a reason. We had several wars and unresta time to time. So President and next in line should have enough security and safety messures. This is not a Scandinavian country. Anyone can get a foreign degree or phd but it does not mean that the person is intelligent. Harini is not only has become a joke but also will destroy anything that should be in place as well. At least appoint someone like Nalinda or even Wijitha as next pm instead of this joker Harini.

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Disgusting comment Wednesday, 06 November 2024 09:38 PM

Anyone can get a PHD, wow what hatred by this person, I’m assuming you are a PHD holder and have a foreign degree.

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Ram P Thursday, 07 November 2024 04:30 AM

With what Yohan states I wonder if he has any University education. We are not a rich country and we must take practical decisions. President, Past Presidents and now I hear the PM all being provided with stand by Ambulances and staff is a waste when they can be put to better use for the public benefit. The issue is all of them are over 75. We must place an age limit to enter Parliament or to contest for Presidency and I will place it at 65

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Nihal Amarasekera Wednesday, 06 November 2024 07:25 PM

One small step, may be a huge healthy leap forward.

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Ratata Jayawewa Wednesday, 06 November 2024 08:10 PM

GREAT this is leadership

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Mani Wednesday, 06 November 2024 08:37 PM

Former leaders virtually ran a country within a country for their own pompus life

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ACA Wednesday, 06 November 2024 09:00 PM

Why press and photo necessary?

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Mani Thursday, 07 November 2024 01:03 AM

To imprint in the mind of gulible Srilankan voters to keep away from RW, MR Clan etc?

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Roshan Thursday, 07 November 2024 12:12 AM

Imagine one man commanding two ambulances and an in-house health service. Why couldn't he just go to hospital in the ambulance like everyone else?

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FredSnR Thursday, 07 November 2024 02:08 AM

There is war and there is peace. If what we have now is peace, and no one will dispute that, then all such units should be disbanded and returned for public use. No wonder only politicians prospered and not the country. Don't need a PhD to work that one out.

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Ima Thursday, 07 November 2024 06:18 AM

Harini paving way to AKD to do the same

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Jagath Leanage Thursday, 07 November 2024 06:23 AM

Well done Harini. People of this country face many issues with regard’s to health while former politicians had luxuries.

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Seeya Thursday, 07 November 2024 08:00 AM

It is indeed a good deed, there are so many reports of how the health sector is hampered without proper logistics specially when it comes to transferring patients. The politicians could always fly to Singapore back in the day, also remember how the ex health minister said that if he were to be given govt medicine he might lose his life? No need of press, but sometimes people dont believe in just words.

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