Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today revealed that there is a shortage of 1,139 specialist doctors in Sri Lanka. He told Parliament that only 2042 specialist doctors are available in 134 secondary, tertiary and specialised-care hospitals where specialist doctors' services must be available. Responding to a question by MP Nishantha Samaraweera, the Minister said the country has lost the services of 570 specialist doctors due to various reasons such as retirement, resignation and vacating services. He said 233 specialist doctors have retired between 2020 and 2024, 82 have vacated the services, seven have resigned, 57 have assigned to other institutions on various requirements and 191 specialist doctors have gone on no-pay leave. The Minister said 201 out of the available specialist doctors are over 60 and 546 are between the age of 55 and 60. 0 161 0 118 8 802 Sri Lanka ranked the Most Beautiful Island in the World Sri Lanka’s Tariff Triumph: A Cool President in a Hot Crisis ‘Import American vehicles duty-free’ U.S. tells Sri Lanka Tourist raises concerns over Increasing Israeli presence in Arugam Bay John Keells responds to claims over BYD vehicle imports City of Dreams Sri Lanka debuts South Asia’s first integrated luxury resort Motor Show 2025 at BMICH Man sends his secret sex video with his wife to her student, court orders arrest Chichi's rocket has not disappeared, hints PM Rs. 43Mn financial fraud: Court summons Colombo business couple
