Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar, together with Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa paid an inspection visit to the Tellippalai Base Hospital to review its development needs and future administrative framework.

A discussion was held on the feasibility of bringing the hospital, which is currently administered by the Northern Provincial Council, under the purview of the Central Government. The discussions focused on improving the quality of healthcare services, strengthening administrative and resource management and enhancing treatment facilities for patients.

The Ministers also reviewed several key issues affecting the hospital, including shortages of medical ...