Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that nearly 900 billion rupees are currently spent annually solely on the payment of salaries for public sector employees. He made these remarks yesterday (14) while attending a ceremony to grant appointments to 223 individuals across four service categories within the Ministry of Health.
The Minister emphasized that all such expenses including salaries and allowances for public sector employees are covered by tax funds paid by the public. He further noted that public sector employees, who receive their salaries from public funds, must perform their duties with a clear understanding of their responsibilities and a strong sense of accountability.
The Minister also announced that 1,600 medical officers at the primary grade level are set to join the healthcare system before the end of this month.
Additionally, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the new appointees will receive an increase in their basic salary starting in January, followed by an increase in allowances effective from July.