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A group of 436 health service assistants received appointment letters at Tower Hall in Maradana on 11 October.
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa attended the ceremony and said recruitment had been carried out through a formal assessment process. He emphasised qualifications and merit as the basis for appointments.
The recruits were due to complete a three-day training programme before reporting to their assigned hospitals. The appointments formed part of work to strengthen staffing in the public healthcare system.
Addressing the group, the minister stressed respectful treatment of patients and the shared responsibility of hospital staff for reliable care. He said public confidence depended on the conduct of workers at every level of the service.
Source: news.lk
