The Ministry of Health has suspended the official responsibilities of Dr. Rukshan Bellana, the Acting Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, according to an official letter dated 18 December 2025.
The letter states that initial investigations conducted by the Ministry found that Dr. Bellana, while functioning as a government medical officer in a senior role, had issued comments to the media without prior approval. These statements are said to have led to controversy and caused public concern.The Ministry further noted that disciplinary proceedings will be initiated in due course in connection with the matter.
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