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Despite the Health Ministry pledging a salary and pension, the seven specialists who have been requested to continue working after retirement have not received any payment for the past three months, according to sources.
Sources close to the matter told Daily Mirror that out of the 69 specialists scheduled to retire this year, 53 have already retired, and only seven of them have rejoined the workforce at the request of the Health Ministry.
However, despite their return, the Health Ministry has failed to pay a salary and the pension for these seven specialists.
Accordingly, the seven recalled specialists include two consultant transfusion specialists, one general surgeon, one consultant physician, one pathologist, a VOG, and one anesthetist.
One of the recalled specialists, Dr. Dhammika Wickramasekara, a senior specialist surgeon at Homagama Hospital told daily Mirror that he had retired in June but was called back due to the urgent needs of the hospital. However, since his return, he has not received any payment, including overtime payments.
Efforts to contact Dr. Priyantha Atapattu, Director-Tertiary Care Services, have been unsuccessful. However, the Health Ministry has reportedly informed the Public Service Commission (PSC) about this issue, but has yet to receive a response.
It is crucial for the Health Ministry to address this matter promptly and ensure that the recalled specialists receive the salaries and pensions they were promised. (Sheain Fernandopulle)
BUSHEL Tuesday, 19 September 2023 08:26 AM
Government is pretending they are trying to resolve the problem but they are trying to force the innocent patients out and eliminate free health in the country one the biggest concession the poor people have . This is terrorism by the government. have we ever heard any payment delay of MPs or MINISTERS?
ravin Tuesday, 19 September 2023 08:34 AM
And ......... the people not knowing the facts and figures properly cry foul for leaving for foreign pasture. It's also interesting to know how many of them have got there pension in time? This is one of the areas where system changes is a must. Any retiaries goes to pension department know it better.
joshua Tuesday, 19 September 2023 08:49 AM
This is what happens when you believe and trust this, Health Minister.
Young doctor Tuesday, 19 September 2023 09:18 AM
Better to retire as there are lot of young surgeon waiting for homagama hospital .ministry should speed up the annual transfers .so that this kind of problems will not come
Patient Tuesday, 19 September 2023 09:38 AM
When these weird happenings are taking place in Sri Lanka, the Finance Minister (President) who should answer is doing a grandiose stroll abroad.
Dr. Ananda Palitha Perera Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:27 AM
It's the mistake of the Retired Specialists, trusting the Health Minister and Health Department and reported to work un-conditionally. Now still it is not late, fight for the salary areas and get back home.
Nimal Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:27 AM
Is it any wonder that the doctors are seeking greener pastures abroad rather than contend with the lackadaisical treatment they receive at the hands of a wretched minister and an equally lackadaisical ministry?
Keerthi Abeynayake - Senior Journalist Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:30 AM
Hay Health Minister Rambukwella again you have started another drama making the retired specialist to work and not paying them. You may have to face the consequences soon - means the public will come and cover up your residence, a team is behind you to monitor your whereabouts.
Dr. JDM Jayasundera Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:33 AM
Hereafter, I am sure that no retired doctors won't go and work in the state hospitals, and it will be a big blow to Health ministry and Health Minister and most important are the patients.
GERIATRIC TAX PAYER Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:50 AM
SYSTEM CHANGE needed for Income Tax Refunds too... Individual Income Tax Payers are waiting over 25 years for Tax Refunds!
Karalasingam Sivalingam Tuesday, 19 September 2023 11:33 AM
Lack of coordination, red tape etc were the cause of delay in paying the specialists.
NightOwl Tuesday, 19 September 2023 04:10 PM
Appoint Kanchana as the Health Minister
Lanka Tuesday, 19 September 2023 04:51 PM
Country is bankruptcy..
Sam Silva Tuesday, 19 September 2023 05:30 PM
But our aragalya president has not stopped going on his joy trips. It's amazing.
N V Jen Tuesday, 19 September 2023 06:33 PM
Sorry Sirs, minister and co. are very busy counting the commissions received during the past 12 hectic months, since its a priority for them! You will get your salaries once this is finalised.
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