Sri Lanka

Prof. Channa appointed Acting Health Minister,as Health Minister Pavithra completes recovery

Professor Channa Jayasumana has been appointed as the Acting Minister of Health, the President’s Media Division announced.

The Acting Minister of Health has been sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this Morning (16th)

Professor Jayasumana holds the portfolio of State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals.

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi who was receiving treatment for COVID-19 at the IDH has recovered and been discharged from the hospital today, the Health Ministry said.