Nursing to become a countrywide service

Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne had issued instructions to health officials to turn the nursing service into an island-wide service, a Health Ministry spokesman said.

According to the spokesman, Minister Senaratne had informed the Public Service United Nurses Union (PSUNU) officials to obtain solutions for their problems by holding discussions with health officials.

The representatives of the PSUNU held discussions with Minister Senaratne in connection with 17 demands, including issues related to accident payments, promotions etc.

He provided solutions for such issues, the spokesman said.

PSUNU President Ven. Muruttettuwe Ananda Thera, PSUNU representatives, health officials and others took part in the discussion, he added.