Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A Member of Parliament has been appointed as the "District Health Co-ordinating Officer" for each district to enhance health service co-ordination and streamline preventive and curative care.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal submitted by Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, aimed at minimising service gaps and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources based on regional priorities.

Discover more Breaking News Alerts Beaches & Islands Political Analysis Reports The primary goal is to bridge the co-ordination gap between health institutions managed by the Central Government and those under Provincial Councils.

Key drivers for this decision include, overcoming practical difficultie...