February 15, Colombo (LNW): In a significant development, Professor Jayantha Jayawardana, previously ousted from the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) under former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s tenure, has been reinstated as an SLMC member.
The decision to reinstate him was made by the current Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana.
The reappointment ensures Prof. Jayawardana’s tenure for five years, as stipulated by the ordinance, unless voluntarily resigned or removed.
Expressing gratitude for his reinstatement, Jayawardana underscored the arbitrary nature of his prior termination.
He officially resumed his duties on February 14, 2024.
Last October, Prof. Jayawardana was abruptly removed from his position as the SLMC Vice President without justifiable cause, drawing criticism for the lack of transparency and adherence to principles of natural justice in the former Health Minister’s decision.
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