Dr.Shafi's reinstatement

Govt. MPs urge Health Minister to take action against Ministry Secretary

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A number of government legislators requested Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella yesterday to take action against Ministry Secretary Sanjeewa Munasinghe over the reinstatement of Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen who is facing charges over unlawful sterilisation of women who sought treatment from him during their childbirths.

Dr. Shihabdeen was on compulsory leave after investigations conducted by the authorities of the Kurunegala hospital found him guilty. Some government MPS have taken the view that inquiries have not been conducted at the ministry level afterwards leading to his reinstatement with salary arrears. The Ministry Secretary is accused of not acting properly against Dr. Shihabdeen.

Asked about it, Minister Rambukwella told Daily Mirror that he received such a request from quite a number of government MPS. He also said there was some controversy involved in the whole process, and he will look into it.

“Ï will look at the procedure to see whether there is any error. Afterwards, I will take action,” he said.(Kelum Bandara)

Comments - 18

Dr. Yes Saturday, 18 December 2021 09:08 AM

This doctor was acquitted by the court. Similar large scale loots and murders have been released by the court for technical issues. Where were these issues. I am Dr. Patas, where is Kehiliyas Dr in from of his name. Gone for a ride.

Kikazaru Saturday, 18 December 2021 09:11 AM

Any complains from the gynaecology spiciest Mr. Rarane or was he an agriculture specialist. He us nothing but a power hunger, disgraceful con artist. Where is the joker?

Pathetic Saturday, 18 December 2021 09:16 AM

Drama to save the face of the government

ravin Saturday, 18 December 2021 10:00 AM

Hmmm , take time, but don't sweep it under the rug. We have a right to know where everyone stands. All are getting paid out of poor peoples food money.

Mark Anandappa Saturday, 18 December 2021 10:07 AM

They will rush to Punish the State officials - How about pressuring the President to Punish those who are responsible for the Fertiliser mess. Hypocrites.

Curious Saturday, 18 December 2021 10:13 AM

Shows the low level of our politicians. They want to use this as a life boat for their survival.

Lal Saturday, 18 December 2021 10:20 AM

Kehaliya also professional doctor. He was worked for Colombo Kandy. Bus That means CON- - DOCTOR

Ranaweera Saturday, 18 December 2021 11:21 AM

Everyone making deals now. May be that release was a deal.

Independent Saturday, 18 December 2021 11:23 AM

The dramas to entertain joking country and it’s people.

Drama Saturday, 18 December 2021 11:27 AM

One more drama to be watched by the people during this epidemic period.

Anne Karunaratne Saturday, 18 December 2021 04:22 PM

This is nothing compared to the fact that so many murderers are now holding high ranking positions in the government!

Dee Saturday, 18 December 2021 06:15 PM

What for? For making the women who accused him becoming pregnant!

DESTINY Saturday, 18 December 2021 11:11 PM

PURE DISCRIMINATION.

Kumar Sunday, 19 December 2021 08:55 AM

Didn't some politician get elected using Dr, Shafi as a scapegoat. This doctor didn't do elective cesarians but to save the mother and child from death, whenever called upon to do so anytime of the day. What an ungrateful bunch.

Raja Sunday, 19 December 2021 09:04 AM

Worst government for ever

Decentgent Monday, 20 December 2021 09:58 AM

The doctor is proved innocent. Hence Munasinhe's action is justified. The secretary is a learned person unlike other jokers in Ministry of Health etc.

selvakumar Monday, 20 December 2021 12:23 PM

You can talk only in sri lanka.., can't be talk in forgien countries..!!!!

Colin Monday, 20 December 2021 04:06 PM

Minister Keheliya Rambukwella the world is watching closely this scene so act sensibly please

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Dr.Shafi's reinstatement

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