Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The National Audit Office has revealed that the government is owed more than Rs. 1,277 million from medical officers who have left the public service on various grounds.

According to the audit report, the total amount of bonds, fines and loan advances due to the government from medical officers as of October 31, 2024, amounts to Rs. 1,277 million.

This was disclosed in a special audit report on arrears owed by medical officers who have left the public service and those who left the country to obtain training overseas.

The National Audit Office further noted a significant rise in the number of medical officers resigning from service for postgraduate studies, foreign employment and other reasons within the health se...