Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne was addressing the gathering after handing over appointment letters to 52 new pharmacists in Colombo recently said, that a Cabinet reshuffle, which will be favourable to the country will be made soon.
President and the Prime Minister had agreed to a Cabinet reshuffle. Although media reported about a possible Cabinet reshuffle before Vesak Poya, it did not happen. He stated that a Cabinet reshuffle will not take place before Vesak Poya,
A total of Rs. 4 billion is required to pay overtime to health sector workers during this year. The overtime payments increased with the Rs. 10,000 salary increase granted to public sector employees, he concluded.