Amid the ongoing global crisis and efforts to reduce fuel consumption, the Ministry of Health has approved a work-from-home arrangement for certain government health sector employees on Wednesdays.
The directive was issued by Dr. Anil Jasinghe through an stating that the new system will take effect from this week and remain in place until further notice.
Accordingly, staff attached to several key locations and institutions are required to work remotely on Wednesdays. These include departments operating from the New Ministry Building on Castle Street, units based at the Anti-Malaria Campaign Headquarters in Narahenpita, the National Cancer Control Programme, and the Health Promotion Bureau.
However, essential operations will continue with necessary adjustments. Duties related to the Transport Division are to be carried out from the Suwasiripaya building.
In addition, officials responsible for issuing licences under the Food Control Administration Unit—within the Environmental Health, Occupational Health, and Food Safety Division—have been instructed to report to Suwasiripaya on Wednesdays, as directed by the Acting Deputy Director General.
The ministry emphasized that critical functions across these institutions must be maintained through suitable alternative arrangements. Other departments have also been advised to minimize on-site staff attendance where possible.
Authorities further stressed the importance of effective coordination to ensure that healthcare services across the country continue to operate efficiently despite the new restrictions.
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