Srilanka, Oct. 8 -- A shortage of psychiatrists is currently prevailing in the country, Consultant Psychiatrist at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Professor Chathurie Suraweera, said.



Speaking at a media briefing held at the Health Promotion Bureau, she said psychiatrists are in high demand in foreign countries, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom.



Professor Suraweera said the migration of psychiatrists overseas has become a major reason for the shortage in the country.



"There is a certain shortage of psychiatrists. Sri Lankan psychiatrists have job opportunities in Australia and the United Kingdom at any given time, and the training they receive here is highly valued. Therefore, this issue continues to arise...