Sri Lanka, March 17 -- In light of the prevailing global crisis and in line with government measures to minimize fuel consumption, the Ministry of Health has authorized officers in selected sectors to work from home every Wednesday.

This directive was issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Media, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, through an official announcement.

According to the notice, effective from this week and until further notice, officers attached to the following buildings and departments are required to work from home on Wednesdays:

* All departments located in the New Ministry Building on Castle Street

* All departments located at the Anti-Malaria Campaign Headquarters in Narahenpita

* The National Cancer Control Programme...