Dearth of health workers in Uva

by Kataragama Gr. Cor.

There is a severe shortage of health workers in the Uva Province, Minister of Helath of Uva Province A.M. Buddhadasa said in reply to a question raised by Provincial Councillor Sudath Balagalla at the Uva Provincial Council's monthly meeting.

Buddhadasa said that the present cadre was decided on 30 years ago to suit the conditions then.

The Minister said that requests have been made to the Ministry of Health, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and the Secretary of the Treasury.