Recruit retired nurses on contract basis: PM directs Health Minister

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today directed Health Minister Pavithra Vanniarachi to recruit retired nurses on contract basis and service requirements.

The directive was made during a discussion held with Trade Unions at Temple Trees today.

The Prime Minister also inquired the progress of extending the service period of the nurses.

Health Ministry Secretary said that a Cabinet Paper has been presented for the approval to extend service period of nurses to 63.